Sarah (Decker) Henry

Exciting news! The driver's license bill (SB1479) just cruised through the Tennessee Senate with a 32-0 vote! 🎉 This game-changing bill, championed by Senator @ToddGardenhire, will empower individuals who held a valid driver's license before prison to regain their license upon release. Possessing a driver's license helps individuals better reintegrate into society by ensuring they don’t have to rely on others for transportation to get to work, report to their probation or parole officer, or participate in community and family activities. This is a huge step towards successful reintegration into society.

Tonya and I went to prison today at the @TDCJ Sycamore Unit! We left inspired by the great work Prison Fellowship Academy is doing! Their faith-centered program is helping women rebuild their lives with a 7% recidivism rate, proving that redemption and rehabilitation can work!

We were thrilled to be a part of Governor Stitt’s ceremonial signing for HB1460 today! This bill eliminates a few of the court fees assessed in the criminal justice system. Thank you, @GovStitt, for consistently prioritizing reducing overburdensome court debt in Oklahoma. We are thankful for the leadership of @FinesandFeesJC, @RepTammyWest and Senator Gollihare on this bill, and the opportunity to collaborate with so many national and Oklahoma partners to pass this impactful legislation! @RightOnCrime @OKJusticeReform @JusticeActionUS @OKPolicy

JUST IN: OK @GovStitt just hosted a ceremonial signing for #HB1460, the broadest Republican-led fee elimination bill in US history. For years, fees weakened OK’s economy, eroded public trust, & trapped its residents in a cycle of debt. 💡 tinyurl.com/3phrs4t3

HB3675 is a win win for Texas. Let's give those leaving incarceration a "fair chance" at obtaining gainful employment and reduce recidivism rates !!

In @GovernorStitt’s State of the State address in Oklahoma today, he highlighted the hardships that overburdensome fines and fees cause. “It’s time to reform this system and get rid of what is essentially a debtors’ prison. We know that high fees keep people trapped in this cycle and contribute to higher recidivism.” @FinesandFeesJC @RightOnCrime @JusticeActionUS @OKJusticeReform

@laurenkrisai This is so cute!!

Breaking up the election doom timeline with this amazing photo of my son & his bff dressed up as co-pilots. And yes that’s a homemade wearable airplane

Thank you, @GovernorStitt, for holding a ceremonial signing to celebrate the passage of SB11 in Oklahoma! This bill, led by Senator Rader and Representative Pae, will help provide more higher education opportunities to incarcerated students. @RightOnCrime @CCofOklahoma @obunews @OKJusticeReform

@marilyndavidson @TheOklahoman_ @RightOnCrime @JusticeReform I so appreciate your support and help, Marilyn!!

Thank you @TheOklahoman_ for publishing my opinion piece. The bill didn’t make it through this year, but I know @SarahMaeDecker will get it done next year!! I can’t wait to fight the fight with her. @rightoncrime @JusticeReform

Thank you, @GovStitt for signing SB11 to expand access to higher education for incarcerated students into law! okhouse.gov/posts/news-202…

Thankful for all the friends who helped me with this bill over the past year to now get this across the House with a unanimous vote! @marilyndavidson @brettfarley @shade_damion @David_E_Jimenez @CCofOklahoma @Walmart

The best $8 I ever spent was getting on stubhub after halftime for a Thunder playoff ticket.

BREAKING NEWS: @POTUS officially declared April 2024 as #SecondChanceMonth. Thank you, Biden Administration, for declaring your support in removing unnecessary barriers for the 1 in 3 American adults with a criminal record for the 4th consecutive year. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

“Access to housing is a critical step for individuals who have served their time and reintegrate into society,” said ROC OK Director @marilyndavidson. “This bill does not require property owners to lease to individuals they deem a safety risk, but it does establish a fair and transparent process. Lawmakers have an opportunity to address recidivism by supporting H.B. 3499, a conservative approach to improve public safety.” @coachdaverader @SarahMaeDecker @JusticeReform

🚨🚨The #Tennessee House just unanimously passed HB2728 to provide opportunities for qualifying individuals to report to their #probation officer virtually. Thank you @JeremyFaison4TN for your leadership on this meaningful reform!

Worshipping with Lauren Daigle and the women at Eddie Warriors is such a sweet memory. I have never seen so much joy and longing for Jesus. A true glimpse of Heaven.

What an incredible event! Christian music artist Lauren Daigle stopped by the Eddie Warrior Correctional Center recently, performing several of her hit songs and encouraging the women. Thanks to Lauren Daigle and Prison Fellowship for coordinating this fabulous event. #ODOCProud

I welcomed several ladies from the Prison Fellowship to my office this week to discuss #HB3499, which I authored. This legislation will positively impact previously incarcerated individuals in our state by removing unnecessary barriers to gaining a fresh start in life, including increasing access to #affordablehousing. We all win when #recidivism rates are low! #okleg #justicereform

@marilyndavidson @TammyWestOK @RightOnCrime Thank you for your support!!!

Congrats @SarahMaeDecker and @TammyWestOK on passing HB3499 that addresses housing accessibility for individuals with criminal records. Now on to the Senate! @RightOnCrime

Nearly two dozen men recently graduated from Prison Fellowship at Lexington Correctional Center. While we celebrate and congratulate these graduates, we also want to recognize Aaron Cosar, the man who has facilitated the class for SIX years. #WeChangeLives #ODOCproud