OKLAHOMA CITY – Monday Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, and Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City, recognized Lisa Moss, the first woman freed under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, on the Oklahoma House Floor.

"Today, she not only has her freedom but also the chance to be with her great-granddaughter—a moment that wouldn’t have been possible without the provisions we passed to ensure justice could be reconsidered in cases like hers," Williams said. "I’m grateful to the representatives, senators and Governor Stitt for making this a reality. In the end, we choose to forgive because we, too, seek forgiveness."

Moss, a survivor of domestic and sexual violence, was granted her freedom on Jan. 8 after 34 years of incarceration. She was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for conspiracy and first-degree felony murder in October 1990 for the death of her husband.

The Legislature passed Oklahoma Survivors’ Act in 2024 to allow courts to revisit sentences for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, giving new opportunities to those who were incarcerated under circumstances that were not fully considered at the time of sentencing.

Under the Act, her sentence was reduced to 30 years, with credit for time served. That same day, Moss walked out of the courtroom a free woman.

During Monday's House session, Williams and Roberts shared Moss’s powerful story of resilience and hope.

"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to you Lisa and say welcome to your new beginning in the free world," Roberts said. "Your strength and perseverance through decades of hardship are truly inspiring. Today is not just about regaining your freedom—it’s about reclaiming your future, reuniting with your loved ones and stepping into a life filled with hope and new opportunities. We are honored to witness this moment and celebrate this fresh start with you."

Williams and Roberts also recognized the work of The Rise Program, which Moss attended during her incarceration. The Rise Program offers incarcerated individuals a second chance through education and rehabilitation and has achieved zero recidivism for its participants. The group was at the State Capitol Monday for Dept. of Corrections Day.