Crimes and punishments; creating the Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3496 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" for future legislation related to criminal law. It specifies that this act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new criminal laws or alter existing punishments; it serves only as a naming convention for future legislation. This is a technical procedural measure with no direct impact on current criminal statutes or affected individuals.