Youthful Offender Act; prohibiting certification as a youthful offender for persons charged with certain sex offenses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1911 amends Oklahoma's Youthful Offender Act to prohibit certification as a youthful offender for minors (ages 15-17) charged with specific sex offenses, including rape by instrumentation, forcible sodomy, and lewd acts involving children under 16. This change means individuals facing these charges will be held accountable as adults from the outset, rather than having the option to be treated as youthful offenders. The bill directly affects minors charged with the listed offenses by removing their eligibility for youthful offender status under Oklahoma law. It updates existing statutory language to clarify that these cases will proceed under adult criminal procedures. The bill became effective immediately upon enactment.