Criminal Justice (Human Trafficking)

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 631: Crimes and punishments; expanding scope of acts that require service of minimum percentage of sentence. Effective date.

SB 631 requires offenders convicted of 23 specific serious crimes - including child pornography, human trafficking, aggravated assault on a defender, and discharging firearms into buildings - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. It expands the existing 85% service requirement to include these new offenses, which were previously not subject to this rule. The bill also prohibits earned credits or other reductions that would lower the required service below 85% for these convictions. This applies to anyone convicted of these offenses in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires 85% sentence service for 23 serious crimes, expanding mandatory time served and prohibiting parole eligibility reductions, increasing sentencing severity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 673: Asset forfeiture; requiring forfeiture proceedings follow related criminal convictions. Effective date.

SB 673 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 673) requires that asset forfeiture proceedings for property used in criminal offenses must follow a related criminal conviction. It amends Oklahoma statutes (21 O.S. §1738 and 63 O.S. §2-506) to clarify that property seized under forfeiture laws cannot be forfeited until after a criminal conviction for the related offense is secured. The bill mandates that prosecutors must file forfeiture actions within 90 days of a conviction, or the property must be returned to the owner. This applies to assets seized in cases involving crimes like human trafficking, theft of livestock, or property used in violent offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires criminal conviction before asset forfeiture, protecting civil rights and due process in forfeiture proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1320: Crimes and punishments; creating the Child Trafficking Protection Act of 2025; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; effective date.

HB 1320 creates Oklahoma's "Child Trafficking Protection Act of 2025" by amending statutes to define human trafficking more broadly and significantly increase penalties. It specifically targets trafficking for commercial sex or labor, with harsher punishments: 5+ years to life for standard cases, and 15+ years to life without parole for offenses involving victims under 18. Key provisions include requiring offenders to pay victim restitution, mandating 85% of sentences be served before parole eligibility, and eliminating defenses based on victim consent or ignorance of a minor's age. The law directly affects traffickers and those exploiting victims, particularly minors, with stricter criminal consequences.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for child trafficking with mandatory minimums (15+ years without parole for minors) and restitution, aligning with punitive sentencing approach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1368: Human trafficking; directing private businesses and public schools to post certain signage at specific locations; codification; effective date.

HB 1368 requires public schools and private businesses to post specific human trafficking awareness signage at designated locations. The bill creates a "No Trafficking" safety zone around all public and private elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools, prohibiting human trafficking activities within 1,000 feet of these sites. Violating this zone adds a 10-year penalty enhancement to standard human trafficking sentences. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control must provide the required signage to schools and businesses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds 10-year penalty enhancement for trafficking near schools, increasing mandatory sentences per criminal justice indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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passed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2025

HB 1591: Crimes and punishments; adding specific crimes to list of offenses; effective date.

HB 1591 requires individuals convicted of 25 specific serious crimes in Oklahoma to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This applies to offenses like first-degree murder, child sex trafficking, domestic violence with weapons, human trafficking, and certain violent assaults. The bill prohibits earned credits or other sentence reductions that would allow offenders to serve less than 85% of their sentence. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and directly affects those sentenced for the listed crimes under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires 85% prison term for serious crimes, prohibits sentence reductions, increasing mandatory incarceration without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Probation & Parole Sentencing

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 1886: Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Justice for Victims and Advocacy Act of 2025; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; codification; effective date.

HB 1886, now law after governor approval on May 23, 2025, updates Oklahoma's human trafficking sentencing by reducing the maximum sentence for certain trafficking acts from 25 to 10 years. The bill specifically targets traffickers convicted under these provisions, directly affecting individuals facing criminal prosecution for human trafficking offenses. Key changes include codifying this reduced sentence range into state law and adjusting related penalty structures. The amendment process clarified the exact sentencing term, replacing "twenty-five (25)" with "ten (10)" in the law. This represents a concrete policy shift in sentencing severity for specific trafficking crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces maximum trafficking sentence from 25 to 10 years, aligning with criminal justice reform to avoid overly harsh penalties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1174: Human trafficking; creating the Human Trafficking Awareness and Education Program; codification; effective date.

HB 1174 would establish a Human Trafficking Awareness and Education Program to be administered by the Oklahoma Bureau. The program would provide educational materials and training to schools, community organizations, and law enforcement to prevent trafficking and support victims. It directly affects public safety efforts by increasing community knowledge and response capabilities across Oklahoma. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations and Budget committee.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates awareness program to prevent trafficking and support victims, enhancing law enforcement and community response capabilities in criminal justice context.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides educational materials/training to schools on human trafficking, enhancing school safety programs and student awareness initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1215: Human trafficking; creating the Human Trafficking Law; modifying scope of certain defined terms; requiring registration with the Sex Offenders Act; directing Information be submitted to the FBI; effective date.

HB 1215 establishes Oklahoma's first comprehensive human trafficking law by defining key terms like "coercion" (including threats, debt bondage, and controlling documents) and "human trafficking" (covering both labor exploitation and commercial sex acts). It makes trafficking a felony punishable by 5-20 years in prison (or $100,000 fine) for general cases, and 15-99 years (or $250,000 fine) if the victim is a minor. Convicted traffickers must register as sex offenders under Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Act and have their information submitted to the FBI. The law also prohibits using a victim's consent as a defense and requires courts to order restitution to victims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes comprehensive human trafficking law with defined terms, felony penalties, and sex offender registration, strengthening criminal justice enforcement against exploitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SB 869: Prostitution; creating felony offense; providing for penalties. Effective date.

SB 869 reclassifies certain prostitution-related offenses from misdemeanors to felonies under Oklahoma law. It creates new felony penalties for: engaging in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV (up to 5 years in prison), child prostitution sex trafficking (up to 10 years), and prostitution within 1,000 feet of schools or churches (up to 5 years). The bill also updates penalty structures for repeat offenses and requires community service or health notifications for convictions. This directly affects individuals engaging in these specific acts, with penalties varying based on the circumstances and prior convictions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies prostitution offenses to felonies with harsher penalties (up to 10 years), expanding criminalization and increasing mandatory sentences per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 1379: Attorney General; establishing certain pilot program; stating eligibility requirements; Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1379 establishes a two-year pilot program through Oklahoma's Attorney General's Office to provide grants to private nonprofit organizations supporting victims of sexual and labor trafficking. The program funds specific services like emergency shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, job training, and medical care - directly benefiting trafficking victims through partner organizations. Eligible organizations must demonstrate experience serving trafficking victims, maintain confidentiality, and use grants primarily for direct services (not exceeding 15% for administrative costs). Recipients must submit quarterly reports on services provided and outcomes, with the Attorney General compiling annual program evaluations for state leaders. The bill expands allowable uses of the Victims of Human Trafficking Fund to support this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for trafficking victim services, directly funding public safety programs through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for trafficking survivors, aligning with criminal justice reform by supporting victims and enhancing victim protection within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds medical care and mental health counseling for trafficking victims via grants to nonprofits, directly supporting healthcare services as specified in bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training services for labor trafficking victims, directly supporting employment opportunities and workforce reintegration as part of victim assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Mental Health Workforce Development