Crimes and punishments; creating the Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2025; effective date.
HB 2221 establishes the Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2025 as a new legal framework for crimes and punishments in the state. The bill does not create any new criminal offenses or modify existing laws but instead sets up a formal name and citation structure for future legislation in this area. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, and is currently in early stages of the legislative process with no substantive policy changes beyond organizational naming.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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3
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jared Deck
DDemocratic
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