Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4416: Pretrial data; creating the Pretrial Data Collection Act; requiring certain entities to collect specific data; codification; effective date.

HB 4416, the "Pretrial Data Collection Act," requires Oklahoma police departments, sheriff offices, and county jails to collect standardized data on individuals in pretrial detention starting January 1, 2027. It mandates monthly reporting of specific details including demographic information (race, age, ZIP code), arrest and charge details, health conditions (mental illness, substance use disorders), jail costs, and facility capacity to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The bill also requires the Bureau to publish this data in a public, searchable, machine-readable format on its website by July 1, 2027, for agencies with 500+ employees. This legislation aims to create transparency around pretrial detention practices through standardized data collection and public access.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates standardized pretrial data collection (including race, health conditions) to improve transparency and identify disparities, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like oversight and civil rights protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Policing

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 4190: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit; motor vehicle insurance policy renewals; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 4190 creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within Oklahoma's State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate cyber-enabled crimes, financial fraud, and digital evidence cases. It funds the unit through a one-time $3 million appropriation from general funds and a new $2 annual fee on motor vehicle insurance renewals (collected by insurers and remitted to OSBI). The unit operates within OSBI's existing jurisdiction, using funds for personnel, technology, training, and operations, with all revenues deposited into a dedicated revolving fund. The bill requires OSBI to provide annual reports on fund usage and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new $2 annual insurance renewal fee to fund Cyber Crime Unit, advancing public safety program funding via dedicated tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates OSBI Cyber Crime Unit with $3M funding to investigate digital crimes, advancing law enforcement capabilities in modern criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates dedicated cybercrime unit with $3M funding to investigate cyber-enabled crimes, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities through dedicated resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 4227: Child sexual abuse; creating the Cindy Clemishire Act; details; identifying information; victim; confidential; agreements; criminal procedure; prosecution; codification; effective date.

HB 4227 prohibits settlement agreements that conceal details of child sexual abuse claims (as defined in Oklahoma law) or child sexual exploitation, making such clauses void and unenforceable. It also requires that victim identifying information remain confidential. The bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting child sexual abuse crimes: prosecutions can now occur at any time until the victim’s 45th birthday, with exceptions for cases involving DNA evidence, confessions, or specific evidence. This directly affects victims of child sexual abuse, their families, and institutions involved in settlements or prosecutions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits concealment in settlements, extends statute of limitations for victim access to justice, aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1717: Child custody; modifying certain evidentiary standard for taking child into protective custody. Effective date.

SB 1717 modifies Oklahoma's child protective custody procedures by raising the evidentiary standard for taking children into immediate protective custody. It requires peace officers or court employees to have "clear and convincing evidence" of an imminent safety threat (rather than just "reasonable suspicion") before removing a child without a court order. The bill also mandates that the Department of Human Services complete a safety evaluation within 23 hours of custody, and return the child to parents/guardians if no imminent threat is found. This directly affects law enforcement, child protective services, and families facing emergency custody actions. The changes aim to ensure custody removals are only used when necessary, with specific protocols for safety assessments and alternative placements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill raises evidentiary standard for law enforcement to remove children (clear and convincing evidence vs reasonable suspicion), enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights in custody procedures.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1853: Medicolegal investigations; requiring investigation to include certain components; requiring certain information to be documented on report. Effective date.

SB 1853 requires Oklahoma medical examiners to include specific components in death investigations, such as reviewing medical records through state databases, conducting autopsies or toxicology tests when necessary, and adhering to 60-day case completion timelines. It mandates that medical examiners document precise details in reports when drugs are involved, classifying deaths as natural/accidental with drug involvement, homicide by drugs, suicide by overdose, or undetermined. The bill directly affects medical examiners, law enforcement, and families who request death reports, requiring them to record new medications administered within 90 days of death and properly classify suicide cases based on evidence. These changes aim to standardize reporting for drug-related deaths and improve data accuracy in medicolegal investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires standardized death investigation protocols for drug-related cases, enhancing accuracy in criminal case classifications and reducing misclassification errors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1707: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; prohibiting certain testing of firearms. Effective date.

SB 1707 prohibits the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) from conducting ballistic testing on firearms unless there is reasonable suspicion the firearm was used in a crime. This law directly affects the OSBI's evidence-handling procedures and limits testing to cases tied to active criminal investigations. The key provision requires that any firearm testing must be connected to a specific crime, preventing general or routine testing without probable cause. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires reasonable suspicion for firearm testing, aligning with civil rights protections and limiting unwarranted evidence handling per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3850: Prisons and reformatories; directing the Department of Corrections to fund program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas; effective date.

HB 3850 requires Oklahoma's Department of Corrections to fully fund a program enabling all state prison inmates to earn high school equivalency diplomas (like a GED) before release, removing prior financial hardship exemptions. It mandates that the department assess each inmate's educational needs upon intake, prioritize those with basic literacy gaps or nearing release dates, and link program completion to parole eligibility. Inmates refusing recommended education programs lose earned credits and face parole eligibility risks. The law applies broadly to all inmates except those documented as incapable of benefiting from education. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates DOC funding for inmate GED programs, linking completion to parole to reduce recidivism - direct rehabilitation support aligning with reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds GED program for prison inmates, expanding educational access and requiring state funding - directly supports educational opportunity for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole K-12 Education

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3889: Sex offenders; requiring disclosure of certain conviction information; effective date.

HB 3889 requires Oklahoma sex offenders to disclose their internet communication identities (including email, chat, and social media handles) as part of their registration with law enforcement. It affects all individuals subject to Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Registration Act, particularly those with out-of-state convictions needing to provide certified court documents within 60 days of moving. The bill also specifies address verification frequencies based on risk level: annually for Level 1, semiannually for Level 2, and every 90 days for Level 3 or habitual offenders. It mandates that offenders submit proof of current address and household occupants during verification checks. These changes update registration requirements to include digital footprints and streamline address compliance processes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds disclosure requirements for sex offenders to enhance monitoring and public safety, aligning with strengthening enforcement within criminal justice.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates disclosure of internet handles (email/chat/social media), directly weakening data privacy protections for sex offenders by requiring personal online identity disclosure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3201: Prisons and reformatories; directing the Pardon and Parole Board to establish Conviction Integrity Review Unit; stating purpose of the Unit; codification; effective date.

HB 3201 creates a Conviction Integrity Review Unit within Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board to review death penalty convictions. It directly affects inmates sentenced to death who submit petitions containing new evidence suggesting they are factually innocent, after their appeals have concluded. The Unit, staffed by at least two licensed attorneys (with criminal prosecution or defense experience), an investigator, and a paralegal, must investigate these claims and report findings to the Board and relevant parties. The bill requires new evidence not previously presented and capable of resolution, focusing on correcting potential wrongful convictions in capital cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Conviction Integrity Unit to review death penalty innocence claims, preventing wrongful executions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4106: Crimes and punishments; decreasing threshold amount for grand larceny offenses; felony penalty for third and subsequent petit larceny convictions; effective date.

HB 4106 amends Oklahoma law to increase the threshold for grand larceny from $500 to $900. This means thefts valued at $900 or more will be classified as grand larceny (a felony), while thefts under $900 will be treated as lesser offenses (like petit larceny). The bill directly affects individuals committing thefts and law enforcement/courts that categorize these crimes. The key change is a straightforward adjustment to the monetary value defining the severity of the offense, with no other policy shifts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases grand larceny threshold from $500 to $900, reducing felony charges for lower-value thefts, aligning with criminal justice reform to minimize over-criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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