District attorneys; clarifying scope of certain prohibited acts; effective date.

HB 3195 clarifies and strengthens penalties for district attorneys and related officials who commit misconduct in legal proceedings. The bill specifically amends Oklahoma law to define clear felony classifications (Class D3 or D1) for acts like offering forged evidence (Section 451), making false statements to influence witnesses (Section 452), falsifying records (Section 453), destroying evidence (Section 454), bribing witnesses (Section 456), committing perjury (Section 491), suborning perjury (Section 504), and falsifying official records (Section 531). It directly affects district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, sheriffs, clerks, and other court officials who handle evidence or official records. The changes ensure consistent felony penalties for these specific misconducts without creating new offenses. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.