Child abuse; modifying scope of certain offenses and penalties. Effective date.

SB 1417 expands Oklahoma's most serious criminal category (Class A1) to include specific child abuse offenses, such as sexual abuse of children under 12, repeat sexual abuse offenses, and child exploitation. It modifies penalties for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse, clarifying sentencing ranges and increasing maximum penalties for certain crimes (e.g., extending some sentences to life imprisonment). The bill replaces outdated legal references, adds an affirmative defense for some cases, and updates statutory language to align with current law. It directly affects individuals convicted of these specific child abuse crimes in Oklahoma.