Crimes and punishments; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; effective date.

HB 1153 increases penalties for distributing obscene materials and child sexual abuse material in Oklahoma. It raises first-time penalties for obscene materials to 1-3 years in jail or $2,000 fines, and for child sexual abuse material to 3-20 years in prison or $10,000 fines, with repeat offenses carrying 10-30 years or $20,000 fines. Convicted individuals must also register as sex offenders under Oklahoma’s Sex Offenders Registration Act. The bill directly affects anyone distributing these materials, with penalties taking effect November 1, 2025.