HB 4238 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 4238 (introduced by Rep. Kannady) creates a noncodified "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" that will not be included in Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill solely establishes the act's name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change any existing criminal laws or create new penalties; it only provides a naming convention for future legislative actions. This procedural bill affects how future crime-related legislation may be referenced but does not alter current legal standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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