Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.

HB 1312 would make it a felony for individuals unlawfully present in the United States to be arrested for a criminal offense in Oklahoma, punishable by up to life in prison. Courts can instead suspend prosecution and order the person to be repatriated to their home country, with the Department of Corrections arranging transportation via U.S. Customs and Border Protection. If the person returns to Oklahoma after repatriation and is arrested again, the court can revoke the suspended sentence and require them to serve the full original prison term. This bill directly affects undocumented individuals arrested for crimes in Oklahoma, altering sentencing options and repatriation procedures.