Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3330: Crimes and punishments; creating the Oklahoma Assault and Battery Penalties Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3330, titled the "Oklahoma Assault and Battery Penalties Act of 2026," creates a new framework for sentencing in assault and battery cases. It establishes specific penalties for these offenses but is not intended to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects individuals charged with assault or battery crimes in Oklahoma. The bill text does not specify the exact penalty changes, only that it creates a new penalty structure for these offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new sentencing penalties for assault/battery without reform elements, aligning with increased sentencing indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3038: Abortion; Abolition of Abortion Act; purpose; enforcement; wrongful death; victim of an unborn child; homicide; exceptions; emergency.

HB 3038, titled the "Abolition of Abortion Act," reclassifies abortion as homicide under Oklahoma law, making it a criminal offense punishable by the same legal standards applied to harm against born individuals. It directly affects pregnant people, healthcare providers performing abortions, and families seeking wrongful death claims related to abortions. Key provisions include removing existing exceptions allowing abortion, requiring documented informed consent, and amending wrongful death laws to permit lawsuits when abortions occur under specific circumstances like coercion, lack of consent, or medical negligence. Exceptions cover life-saving procedures for the mother (with reasonable efforts to save the fetus) and spontaneous miscarriages.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill reclassifies abortion as homicide, expanding criminalization and removing exceptions, directly opposing criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill criminalizes abortion (a healthcare service), removes exceptions, and restricts access to reproductive healthcare, directly limiting patient rights and healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1820: Duels; modifying elements of certain offense; establishing certain guidelines for consent as affirmative defense. Effective date.

SB 1820 amends Oklahoma law to classify dueling with deadly weapons as a Class C1 felony punishable by imprisonment. It also creates a new defense for assault charges (under Sections 644/647 of Title 21) where a defendant claims the victim consented to non-serious conduct that posed a recognized risk in the victim's occupation, medical treatment, or scientific research. This defense does not apply if the conduct was related to gang membership. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026, and defines "serious bodily injury" as harm creating a substantial risk of death or permanent disfigurement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill classifies dueling with deadly weapons as Class C1 felony (increasing punishment) and creates narrow assault defense. Primary effect expands criminalization, opposing reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3203: Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3203 amends Oklahoma's assault and battery laws to specifically address medical treatment without consent. It defines "aggravated assault and battery" in Section 646 when medical professionals administer treatment causing injury or distress without informed consent, fail to explain risks, or ignore a patient's refusal. Violating these medical consent provisions becomes a Class B5 felony under Section 647, carrying up to four years in prison or a $5,000 fine - stricter than standard aggravated assault penalties. The bill directly affects healthcare providers performing treatments and patients who experience unauthorized medical interventions. It clarifies "informed consent" as a process requiring clear information about treatment risks and benefits.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new felony for medical consent violations (Class B5), increasing penalties beyond standard assault laws, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens patient rights by criminalizing medical treatment without consent, imposing felony penalties for violations under healthcare context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 2011: Assault and battery; modifying scope of certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 2011 expands Oklahoma's Class B5 criminal offense classification by adding 37 specific crimes, including domestic violence against intimate partners, assaults on police officers, stalking, and certain animal cruelty acts. This change affects individuals convicted of these offenses by subjecting them to the more severe penalties associated with Class B5, a higher-level criminal classification. The bill also updates statutory references to ensure consistency in the law. Introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature, it was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands Class B5 penalties for domestic violence, assaults on officers, and stalking, increasing criminalization and severity of punishments without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing Violent Crime

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1306: Crimes and punishments; expanding scope of certain unlawful acts; effective date.

HB 1306 expands penalties for adults who encourage minors to join criminal gangs or foreign terrorist organizations. It makes it a felony to recruit, solicit, or encourage minors to participate in gang activities, with penalties including up to 5 years in prison for first offenses and 5-10 years for repeat violations. The bill also defines "criminal street gangs" as groups of five or more committing specific crimes (like robbery, drug trafficking, or violence) and reclassifies gang-related offenses as public nuisances. This directly affects adults who facilitate minor runaways or gang involvement, and gang members committing the enumerated crimes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of gang recruitment with harsher penalties, increasing mandatory sentences - contrary to reform-focused indicators like reduced sentencing or rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 1100: Assault and battery; requiring certain assessment; authorizing certain alternative programs. Effective date.

SB 1100 amends Oklahoma's domestic abuse sentencing laws to increase penalties for assaults against intimate partners or family members, including longer prison terms for repeat offenses and specific provisions for cases involving pregnant victims. The bill requires courts to mandate court-ordered assessments and participation in certified batterers' intervention programs (minimum 52 weeks) or alternative programs (minimum 26 weeks) as a condition of suspended or deferred sentences for domestic abuse convictions. Defendants must complete these programs, with three consecutive or seven total unexcused absences serving as evidence for probation revocation. The law directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse, courts managing these cases, and certified domestic violence program providers overseeing the required treatment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for domestic abuse offenses with longer prison terms and mandatory assessments, aligning with punitive sentencing indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing Violent Crime

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1362: Crimes and punishments; unlawful immigration; making certain acts unlawful; penalties; emergency.

HB 1362 makes it a crime for non-U.S. citizens (defined as "aliens") to enter or remain in Oklahoma without legal authorization to be in the United States. First offenses are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine; second offenses or offenses committed during other crimes are felonies punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. The law requires convicted individuals to leave Oklahoma within 72 hours and mandates law enforcement to collect biometric data and check federal databases. It also preempts local governments from enacting conflicting immigration policies and creates an alternative to prison: if conditions are met (no prior violent crime, not charged with another felony), courts can order deportation instead of incarceration.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of immigration violations with enhanced penalties (misdemeanors/felony), opposing reform by increasing punitive measures.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes unauthorized presence with fines/jail, mandates removal - directly restricts immigration enforcement per bill's penalties and requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Violent Crime Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 30, 2025

HB 2104: Classification of felony offenses; designating classification for certain offenses; effective date.

HB 2104 reclassifies specific existing criminal offenses as felonies under Oklahoma law. It amends multiple statutes to establish felony classification for crimes including murder (first/second degree), kidnapping, child abuse, robbery, assault with a weapon, drug trafficking, and certain sex offenses. The bill does not create new crimes but changes the legal classification of these specific offenses from lower-level violations to felonies. This reclassification affects the severity of penalties for these offenses under Oklahoma's criminal code, with the law taking effect on June 10, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies offenses like murder, robbery, and drug trafficking as felonies, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1625: Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of crime to include strangulation; effective date.

HB 1625 amends Oklahoma's law defining aggravated assault on law enforcement officers to explicitly include strangulation as a criminal act. The bill expands the felony assault definition to cover any act causing asphyxia through neck pressure or closing air passages (e.g., choking), directly affecting police officers, sheriffs, deputies, highway patrol officers, corrections personnel, and state peace officers. This change makes strangulation during an assault on these officers a separate felony offense with penalties of 5 years to life in prison or fines up to $5,000. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not alter existing penalties for other assault types.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding strangulation to felony assault definition for officers, increasing penalties for assault against law enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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