Crimes and punishment; modifying penalty provision related to child sexual abuse. Effective date.

SB 551 amends Oklahoma's child sexual abuse statutes to increase penalties for offenses involving children under 12. It mandates a minimum 25-year prison sentence for anyone convicted of child sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under 12, replacing previous sentencing ranges. The bill also requires post-prison supervision for certain convictions and states that consent is never a defense in these cases. This directly affects perpetrators of child sexual abuse/exploitation, particularly those targeting children under 12, and applies to all children under 18.