Criminal Justice

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 3264: Crimes and punishments; minimum prison sentences; criminal offense; list; effective date.

HB 3264 requires individuals convicted of 24 specific serious crimes - including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, human trafficking, domestic abuse by strangulation, and discharging a firearm into occupied buildings - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill eliminates earned credits or other sentence reductions that would allow offenders to serve less than 85% of their sentence. It applies to all convictions for these listed offenses, including attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026, if passed.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 85% minimum prison time for serious crimes, eliminating parole eligibility and sentence reductions, increasing mandatory sentences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Probation & Parole Sentencing

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signed · Oklahoma · House Apr 30, 2025

HB 1579: Juvenile bureaus; salaries and expenses; limitations; effective date.

HB 1579 sets salary limits for juvenile bureau staff in Oklahoma counties, capping directors' pay at 90% of Class A county officer salaries and other employees at 85%. It requires juvenile court judges (with county commissioner oversight) to establish expense limits for bureau operations and mandates that all bureau costs - salaries and expenses - be funded through county budgets or dedicated sales taxes. The bill also specifies that county excise boards must appropriate funds for bureau staffing and operations, consistent with other county officer budgets. Additionally, it clarifies that district attorneys represent juvenile bureaus in lawsuits, unless conflicts arise. The law became effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCapping juvenile bureau staff salaries and requiring county budget funding limits restricts resource allocation for juvenile justice services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1232: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to copper theft. Effective date.

SB 1232 elevates copper theft from a misdemeanor to a felony offense under Oklahoma law. It directly affects individuals who steal copper, such as from power lines, pipes, or infrastructure, by increasing penalties. The bill amends Section 1727 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish felony charges for copper theft, moving it from a lower-level offense to a more serious criminal classification. This change specifically targets theft of copper valued at $100,000 or less, as referenced in existing statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates copper theft from misdemeanor to felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization of property crime.92% confidence

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 861: Crimes and punishments; gang-related offenses; modifying reference to certain offense. Effective date.

SB 861 amends Oklahoma law to clarify that individuals committing gang-related offenses - such as those listed in Section 856 of Title 21 - as a condition of gang membership or while associated with a gang face a mandatory 5-year prison term added to any other penalties. It updates statutory references to align with existing definitions of "criminal street gang" and "gang-related offense" from Section 856. The bill, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects criminal street gang members who commit specified offenses, reinforcing penalties for gang-associated criminal activity. It makes no new policy changes but corrects outdated references in current law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds mandatory 5-year prison term for gang-related offenses as condition of gang membership, increasing sentencing severity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1624: Firearms; defining term; effective date.

HB 1624 amends Oklahoma law to clarify firearm possession restrictions for specific groups. It prohibits convicted felons, individuals on felony probation, delinquent youth (within 10 years of adjudication), and undocumented immigrants from possessing most firearms. The bill also restores firearm rights for pardoned nonviolent felons and penalizes licensed gun owners who knowingly allow prohibited individuals to possess firearms, with penalties including license revocation and fines up to $5,000. Key provisions define terms like "altered toy pistol" and "sawed-off shotgun" for clarity in enforcement. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for felons, probationers, and undocumented immigrants, expanding criminalization in public safety without reform elements.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits undocumented immigrants from firearm possession, restricting access to a fundamental right per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2719: Crimes and punishments; providing statutory reference for certain prostitution offense; effective date.

HB 2719 amends Oklahoma's prostitution-related penalties in Section 1031 of Title 21. It increases penalties for specific offenses, including classifying prostitution while knowingly HIV-positive as a felony (up to 5 years), child prostitution as a felony (up to 10 years), and prostitution within 1,000 feet of schools/churches as a felony (up to 5 years). The bill also adds community service requirements (40-80 hours) and mandates courts to notify county health officials of convictions. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases felony penalties for prostitution offenses (HIV+, child, near schools/churches), expanding criminalization and mandatory sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 551: Crimes and punishment; modifying penalty provision related to child sexual abuse. Effective date.

SB 551 amends Oklahoma's penalties for child sexual abuse and exploitation, specifically increasing minimum sentences for offenses against children under 12. It sets a mandatory 25-year minimum prison term for perpetrators of child sexual abuse (Section F) or exploitation (Section I) involving children under 12, replacing previous sentencing ranges. The bill also requires mandatory post-prison supervision for certain convictions and expands the age range covered to include all children under 18. These changes directly affect individuals convicted of child sexual abuse/exploitation (including enablers like caregivers) and the state's sentencing framework. The law updates statutory language but does not alter defenses or exemptions like reasonable parental force.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (25 years) for child sexual abuse, expanding criminalization without reform elements like rehabilitation or accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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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 · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 1008: Abortion; prohibition of abortion; definitions; prescribing standard based upon preservation of the life of a pregnant woman; emergency.

HB 1008 prohibits most abortions in Oklahoma except when necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman facing a medical emergency involving physical disorder, illness, or injury directly related to pregnancy. It defines "medical emergency" as conditions where abortion is required to save the woman's life, and imposes penalties of up to $100,000 or 10 years in prison for violations. The bill explicitly states it does not criminalize women for pregnancy outcomes and preserves access to contraceptives when used before pregnancy detection. The law takes immediate effect as an emergency measure upon passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes most abortions with penalties (up to $100k/10 years), expanding criminalization in healthcare access, opposing criminal justice reform trends.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access except in life-threatening emergencies, limiting a key healthcare service and patient access to reproductive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1043: Motor vehicles; creating the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025; declaring certain driver licenses invalid in this state; effective date.

HB 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," declares certain out-of-state driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants without proof of lawful presence as invalid in Oklahoma. It requires law enforcement to issue citations for driving with such invalid licenses and mandates police departments to post online lists of these invalid license types. The law, effective November 1, 2025, specifically targets licenses marked as issued to undocumented immigrants or those substantially identical to standard licenses but lacking proof of lawful presence.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes driving with licenses of undocumented immigrants, expanding enforcement against this group and increasing criminalization via traffic citations.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts undocumented immigrants' access to driver's licenses and mandates enforcement actions against holders of such licenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Driver Licenses & IDs

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