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

HB 1153 increases penalties for distributing obscene material or child sexual abuse material in Oklahoma. It raises punishments for distributing obscene material to a misdemeanor felony (1-3 years in jail or $2,000 fine), and for child sexual abuse material to a felony (3-20 years in prison or $10,000 fine for first offense; 10-30 years or $20,000 fine for repeat offenses), with mandatory sex offender registration. The bill directly affects individuals who distribute such material, including photos, videos, or publications. Key provisions include steeper fines, longer prison terms for repeat violations, and automatic sex offender registration upon conviction. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.