SB 502 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Crimes and punishment; creating felony offense. Effective date.

SB 502 defines "cannibalism" as willingly ingesting human flesh, blood, or tissue and makes it a felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The bill directly affects anyone who commits this act, creating a new criminal offense under Oklahoma law. It codifies this definition in Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes and takes effect November 1, 2025. The law establishes clear penalties without specifying additional circumstances or exceptions.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Shane Jett
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