Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1914: Driving under the influence; modifying provisions related to blood or breath alcohol concentration. Effective date.

Oklahoma's SB 1914 lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for DUI convictions from 0.08% to 0.05% for all drivers starting June 1, 2028. It removes timing requirements for administering BAC tests and updates penalties, classifying repeat offenses as felonies (Class C2 for second offenses, Class B4 for third offenses) with mandatory treatment assessments, ignition interlock devices, and longer prison terms. The bill directly affects drivers tested for BAC in Oklahoma, modifying the threshold for legal impairment and escalating consequences for repeat violations. Key changes include revised BAC limits for evidence, updated felony classifications, and removal of outdated procedural requirements across related statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLowers BAC limit to 0.05%, classifies repeat DUI as felonies with mandatory prison terms, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 2151: Crimes and punishments; authorizing lower minimum imprisonment requirement for certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 2151 changes Oklahoma's sentencing requirements for 23 specific serious offenses, including murder, rape, child sexual abuse, trafficking, and violent crimes. It lowers the mandatory minimum sentence portion from 85% to 65% for convicted individuals in these cases if the district attorney files a notice before sentencing. This means defendants could become parole-eligible after serving 65% of their sentence instead of 85%, but only when the DA chooses to file the notice. The bill repeals prior versions of the same sentencing rule and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces mandatory minimum sentences for 23 serious offenses, lowering parole eligibility from 85% to 65% when DA files notice, advancing sentencing reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1762: Protection of fundamental rights; prohibiting certain acts of punishment, penalty, or legal sanction. Effective date.

SB 1762, the "Oklahoma Protection of Fundamental Rights and Public Policy Act," prohibits female genital mutilation (FGM) as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $20,000 fine, while banning corporal punishments like stoning, flogging, or amputation as legal sanctions. It extends the statute of limitations for civil claims involving sexual assault or coercive medical procedures (including those related to gender identity) until the victim's 45th birthday and invalidates marriages entered under coercion, force, or for minors under 18. The bill also prohibits discrimination based on gender or religion in family law matters, such as inheritance or custody, and invalidates arbitration agreements that would enforce discriminatory rules. Male circumcision for religious, cultural, or medical reasons remains permitted under the law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans FGM and corporal punishments as felonies, extends statute of limitations for sexual assault claims, protecting civil rights within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Corrections Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1697: Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; modifying scope of certain unlawful act. Effective date.

SB 1697 modifies Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act by changing the legal consequences for carrying prohibited ammunition while exercising self-defense rights. It removes the $500 administrative fine previously imposed for violating ammunition restrictions and now treats such violations solely as criminal offenses under Section 1272 of Oklahoma law. The bill specifically prohibits carrying firearms loaded with restricted bullets (as defined in Section 1289.19) or ammunition larger than .45 caliber under the Self-Defense Act. This directly affects gun owners who carry firearms for self-defense, making ammunition violations subject to criminal prosecution instead of civil penalties. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves civil fine for ammunition violations, making them criminal offenses - expands criminalization under self-defense law90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3674: Schools; school resource officer program; sexual assault reporting; continuing law enforcement training; CLEET; certification; sexual assault and sexual violence training; effective date.

HB 3674 establishes a three-year pilot program for school resource officers (SROs) in Oklahoma schools, requiring participating school districts to prioritize hiring officers with specialized school-based law enforcement training. The bill mandates that all sexual assault reports within schools be directed to law enforcement and requires SROs to complete one hour annually of CLEET-approved training on sexual assault response, trauma-informed practices, and violence prevention. These provisions directly affect school districts, SROs, and law enforcement agencies by updating certification requirements and ensuring SROs receive targeted training to address sexual violence. The bill amends existing laws to integrate these training and reporting standards into Oklahoma’s school safety framework.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates specialized SRO training on sexual assault response and trauma-informed practices, enhancing law enforcement protocols in schools and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1446: Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material; modifying certain penalty related to child sex trafficking. Effective date.

SB 1446 modifies Oklahoma's penalties for offenses involving child sexual abuse material and child sex trafficking. It increases penalties for "child prostitution sex trafficking" to a Class B1 felony, requiring a minimum 10-year prison sentence and escalating fines (up to $15,000 for repeat offenses). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific crimes under Sections 1029 and 1030 of Oklahoma law. It also updates statutory references and includes community service requirements for related misdemeanor violations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (10 years) and fines for child sex trafficking, directly expanding criminalization and harsher penalties per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 4324: Criminal procedure; authorizing district attorneys to adjust sentences; effective date.

HB 4324 allows Oklahoma district attorneys to request sentence adjustments for certain offenders at any time after sentencing, provided they do not seek to increase confinement or supervision periods. The bill requires district attorneys to seek victim input and provide written notice to victims before filing such requests, and courts must consider rehabilitation progress, changed circumstances, and victim testimony when reviewing adjustments. It specifically applies to offenders serving life without parole for non-violent crimes (after 10+ years), drug-related sentences, and others, while excluding death sentences, life without parole for violent crimes, and sex offender registration cases. The law aims to create a structured process for modifying sentences based on updated information, with victims having a formal role in the review.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows DA sentence adjustments considering rehabilitation progress and victim input, aligning with reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve sentencing flexibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing Victims' Rights

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 4108: Airports; trespassing on property containing critical infrastructure; expanding scope of crime to include airports; effective date.

HB 4108 amends Oklahoma law to explicitly include airport operational areas - such as runways, taxiways, maintenance zones, and fuel storage areas - under the definition of "critical infrastructure facility." This means unauthorized entry or damage to these areas will now be treated as criminal offenses, subject to fines (up to $100,000) or imprisonment (up to 10 years), similar to protections for power plants or water facilities. The bill does not fund new infrastructure but expands legal safeguards for airport safety and operations. It directly affects airport operators, security personnel, and anyone entering airport grounds without authorization. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminal penalties for airport access, increasing criminalization without reform elements.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClassifies airport operational areas as critical infrastructure, strengthening legal protections against unauthorized entry/damage to transportation infrastructure like runways and taxiways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2089: Cities and towns; requiring certain cities operate a court of record. Effective date.

SB 2089 requires Oklahoma cities with populations over 65,000 (as determined by the latest federal census) to establish a formal "Municipal Criminal Court of Record" for handling serious ordinance violations. It increases maximum penalties for certain offenses, such as allowing fines up to $2,500 for repeat prostitution violations in cities over 200,000 people, and sets new limits like $1,200 fines or six-month jail terms for most violations. Defendants facing fines over $500 are guaranteed a jury trial unless they waive it, and courts gain authority to handle cases involving traffic offenses related to alcohol/drugs. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting residents in large cities and city governments required to create these courts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties (fines up to $2,500, jail terms) for offenses like prostitution, expanding criminalization rather than promoting reform or rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1728: Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; modifying definition. Effective date.

This bill updates Oklahoma's definition of "coercive control" within the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act. It adds specific examples to the definition, including isolating a victim from support networks, depriving basic needs, controlling finances or movements, threatening based on immigration status, forcing sex acts, and using animal cruelty to intimidate. These changes clarify what constitutes coercive control in domestic abuse cases, directly affecting victims and legal proceedings under Oklahoma's domestic abuse laws. The bill does not create new penalties or procedures - it solely refines the statutory definition to better capture non-physical abuse tactics.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies coercive control definition in domestic abuse cases, strengthening victim protection and legal clarity in criminal proceedings under Oklahoma law.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly adds 'threatening based on immigration status' to coercive control definition, protecting immigrant victims in domestic abuse cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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