Crimes and punishments; modifying provisions and expanding applicability of offenses related to aiding suicide or an attempt at suicide. Effective date.

SB 549 amends Oklahoma law to make aiding suicide a felony punishable by up to 7 years in prison and a $5,000 fine, directly affecting individuals who assist others in ending their lives. It also expands Section 1172 to prohibit specific online harassment, including threatening or obscene communications via social media or platforms, with penalties escalating to a felony for third offenses (up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 fines). The bill repeals outdated sections on suicide-related offenses and updates language to be gender-neutral. These changes apply to anyone engaging in the specified conduct, whether through direct assistance or online communications.