Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 1543: Driving under the influence; authorizing aggregation of certain offenses; creating felony offense. Effective date.

SB 1543 is a bill that reclassifies 34 existing offenses as Class C2 felonies in Oklahoma, including bribery, gambling violations, and certain property crimes, but its title incorrectly references "driving under the influence." The bill adds these offenses to Oklahoma's felony classification list (Section 20M of Title 21) while repealing multiple sections of law related to "persons under the influence" of alcohol. It does not change DUI penalties or create new DUI-related offenses; instead, it expands felony charges for unrelated crimes like financial exploitation of seniors and public official bribery. The bill's title appears inconsistent with its actual provisions based on the provided text.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies 34 existing offenses as Class C2 felonies, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform elements or rehabilitation focus.90% confidence

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3268: Motor vehicles; classifying the knowing display or manufacture of a fictious license plate as a Class D3 offenses; effective date.

HB 3268 amends Oklahoma law to classify the knowing display or manufacture of a fictitious license plate as a Class D3 criminal offense. This bill directly affects individuals who create, display, or sell fake vehicle license plates. The key provision adds this specific violation to the list of Class D3 offenses under Oklahoma Statutes, which include various agricultural, livestock, and commercial violations. The bill text shows this would be added as a new item (not listed in the provided excerpt) to the existing Class D3 offenses. Note: The bill title mentions "fictious" (a typo for "fictitious"), but the provided text shows the amendment references timber-related offenses (item 34), creating inconsistency in the context provided.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by classifying fake license plates as a new criminal offense, increasing penalties without reform context.90% confidence

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3349: Crimes and punishments; updating language; effective date.

HB 3349 updates Oklahoma's legal definitions and penalties for human trafficking. It clarifies terms like "coercion" (including passport confiscation or controlling a person's access to substances) and "human trafficking for labor or commercial sex," defining specific acts like recruiting minors for prostitution. The bill increases penalties to a Class A2 felony with mandatory 85% prison time served (not less than 5 years for adults, 15 years for minors), requires restitution to victims, and bans probation for trafficking convictions. It directly affects traffickers, victims (especially minors), and courts handling these cases, while establishing that victims' consent or lack of knowledge about a victim's age cannot be used as defenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory 85% prison time for human trafficking, expands criminalization through stricter definitions, and imposes longer sentences without reform elements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Probation & Parole

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3497: Criminal procedure; appeals taken by the state or municipality; clarification; effective date.

HB 3497 expands when the state or local governments can appeal pretrial rulings in criminal cases. It specifically adds two new grounds for appeals: 1) decisions suppressing evidence in felony cases where appellate review serves justice, and 2) rulings suppressing evidence in cases involving specific drug or trafficking laws (Sections 13.1 of Title 21 and 571 of Title 57). The bill prioritizes these appeals and requires courts to pause proceedings while appeals are pending. This directly affects prosecutors and municipalities seeking to challenge evidence suppression before trial. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands state appeals for evidence suppression, weakening defendant rights by allowing prosecution to challenge evidence exclusion more easily.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3267: Crimes and punishments; Class C2 felony offenses; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3267 adds 39 specific offenses to Oklahoma's Class C2 felony category, including bribery of public officials (such as legislators or county treasurers), pipeline sabotage, animal branding fraud, and certain gambling crimes. The bill directly affects individuals who commit these listed acts, classifying them as Class C2 felonies with corresponding penalties. Key mechanisms include expanding the legal definition of Class C2 offenses to include new provisions like "breaking and entering a commercial building" and "embezzlement by a county treasurer." This change takes effect upon the bill's passage, altering sentencing for these specific crimes under Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds offenses to Class C2 felonies, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties without reform elements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1460: Crimes and punishments; modifying offenses in certain classes of felonies; creating felony offenses for second or subsequent offenses; adding offenses for which registration pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act applies. Effective date.

SB 1460 expands Oklahoma's felony classification system by adding 35 specific offenses to Class B5 felonies, including repeat domestic violence convictions (like second assaults on intimate partners), stalking, and second or subsequent "peeping tom" offenses (using hidden cameras to capture private areas without consent). It also creates new felony penalties for gang-related activities, assaults on police officers or police animals, and certain animal cruelty crimes like dogfighting. The bill updates sex offender registration requirements to include these newly classified offenses. These changes apply to individuals convicted of these specific acts, effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands felony classifications for repeat offenses (domestic violence, stalking) and creates new felony penalties, increasing criminalization and mandatory sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2100: Crimes and punishment; modifying elements of certain offense; specifying punishments for certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 2100 modifies Oklahoma's false reporting laws to increase penalties for malicious false reports about crimes or missing children. It makes falsely reporting a felony a felony offense (instead of a misdemeanor), and creates a new Class D3 felony for falsely triggering an AMBER alert, punishable by up to 1 year in prison or a $1,000 minimum fine. The bill directly affects individuals who make false reports to law enforcement, aiming to deter misuse of emergency systems while preserving protections for genuine reports. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for false reporting, expanding criminalization of false reports to law enforcement by elevating misdemeanor to felony offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1803: Governmental Tort Claims Act; requiring adoption of law enforcement pursuit policies; prohibiting liability for certain actions. Effective date.

SB 1803 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to adopt written pursuit policies and obtain "pursuit-ready" certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. It mandates specific training on pursuit decision-making, risk assessment, and termination procedures, with the Council setting minimum training hours. The bill creates a legal presumption that fleeing suspects cause injuries during pursuits, shielding officers from liability unless intentional misconduct is proven by clear evidence. This applies directly to law enforcement agencies and officers conducting lawful pursuits, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeShields officers from liability in pursuits, weakening accountability oversight via legal presumption of suspect causation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1540: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to child abuse. Effective date.

SB 1540 amends Oklahoma law to create new felony classifications for child abuse, neglect, and related offenses. It defines "child abuse" as willful or malicious harm by anyone responsible for a child's welfare, making it a Class A3 felony punishable by up to life in prison or fines up to $5,000. The bill also establishes "enabling child abuse" and "enabling child neglect" as separate Class A3 and Class B1 felonies, respectively, targeting those who facilitate harm to children. Additionally, it requires life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of first-degree rape, sodomy, or sexual abuse of a child. These provisions directly affect caregivers, parents, and institutions responsible for child safety.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates Class A3 felonies with life sentences for child abuse/neglect, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 3766: Driving under the influence; updating statutory references; setting requirements for driving under the influence of a controlled substance; effective date.

HB 3766 amends Oklahoma's DUI statutes to update Class B3 criminal offenses, specifically adding two DUI-related offenses: third or subsequent DUI convictions (item 21) and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher (item 22). The bill also updates statutory references across multiple DUI-related sections (e.g., Sections 11-902, 11-904, and 11-906.4) and clarifies that metabolite presence alone cannot be used as evidence for DUI of controlled substances. It further specifies requirements for testing controlled substances and allows independent evidence in DUI cases. The bill affects individuals convicted of certain DUI offenses and updates legal references for law enforcement and courts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds stricter DUI offenses (third conviction, 0.15% BAC), expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform elements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement

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