Criminal procedure; creating the Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026; effective date.

This bill proposes to create a new law called the Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026, which would establish a formal framework for criminal procedures in the state. The legislation would become effective on November 1, 2026, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It does not specify particular changes to existing criminal procedures or identify specific groups affected by the new act. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Rules Committee following its introduction.