Criminal Justice

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3267: Crimes and punishments; Class C2 felony offenses; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3267 adds 39 specific offenses to Oklahoma's Class C2 felony category, including bribery of public officials (such as legislators or county treasurers), pipeline sabotage, animal branding fraud, and certain gambling crimes. The bill directly affects individuals who commit these listed acts, classifying them as Class C2 felonies with corresponding penalties. Key mechanisms include expanding the legal definition of Class C2 offenses to include new provisions like "breaking and entering a commercial building" and "embezzlement by a county treasurer." This change takes effect upon the bill's passage, altering sentencing for these specific crimes under Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds offenses to Class C2 felonies, expanding criminalization and harsher penalties without reform elements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3266: Reckless driving; D2 felony offenses; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3266 amends Oklahoma law to expand the definition of Class D2 felony offenses, adding 22 specific violations including reckless driving that causes a collision (Section 11-901, item 10). It also includes multiple abortion-related offenses such as performing abortions after the first trimester, violating pain-awareness laws, and conducting abortions on minors without consent (items 11-19). The bill specifies penalties: Class D2 felons face up to 2 years in prison (with 20% mandatory service), increasing to 5-10 years for repeat offenders. It exempts certain offenses (like abortion violations) from these penalties, instead applying existing statutes. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific offenses under Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony offenses (reckless driving, abortion violations), increasing criminalization and mandatory sentences per bill text.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill criminalizes post-first-trimester abortions and related procedures, directly restricting reproductive healthcare access per its abortion-related felony offenses.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 3763: Law enforcement; providing for additional mandatory continuing education on certain issues; effective date.

HB 3763 requires all active, CLEET-certified law enforcement officers in Oklahoma to complete additional mandatory training annually. Full-time officers must complete 25 hours yearly, including 2 hours on mental health and 2 hours on domestic violence/intimate partner violence protocols. Reserve officers must complete 8 hours yearly, including 1 hour on each topic. The bill also mandates training on sexual assault response protocols (already required since 2019) and specifies certification suspension for non-compliance after written notice. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates officer training on mental health/domestic violence protocols, enhancing accountability and response standards per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed · Oklahoma · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1990: Firearms; defining term; effective date.

HB 1990 amends Oklahoma's firearm law (21 O.S. 21, Section 1283) to clarify restrictions on firearm possession. It specifically allows individuals with a full pardon for nonviolent felonies to regain firearm rights, while maintaining prohibitions for: convicted felons (without pardon), people on felony probation, delinquent children/youthful offenders (for 10 years after adjudication), and illegal aliens. The bill also defines key terms like "altered toy pistol" and "sawed-off shotgun" to clarify enforcement. This amendment takes effect November 1, 2025, and directly affects restricted groups by defining their firearm access under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestores firearm rights for pardoned nonviolent felons, reducing post-conviction barriers and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2131: Criminal procedure; procedures for advising grand juries; transcripts; hearings; witnesses; effective date.

HB 2131 amends Oklahoma's criminal procedure laws to clarify rules for grand jury operations and handling of transcripts. It restricts who can advise grand juries (prohibiting district attorneys from advising during investigations of their own office), requires sealed court proceedings for transcript requests, and bans using grand jury transcripts in unrelated civil cases. The bill directly affects defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, and judges by limiting transcript access to only criminal proceedings related to the original grand jury investigation. Key provisions include strict penalties for unauthorized disclosure (misdemeanor or contempt) and requiring the prosecutor to be notified before any transcript is released. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts DA conflicts of interest, mandates sealed transcripts, bans misuse in civil cases, protecting civil rights and enhancing procedural fairness in criminal justice.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 1563: Criminal procedure; authorizing the issuance of subpoena duces tecum to businesses and commercial entities; codification; effective date.

HB 1563 allows criminal defendants to subpoena specific records from law enforcement and businesses in Oklahoma. It permits defendants to request body camera footage, traffic videos, incident reports, or security camera recordings covering the time of the alleged crime from businesses or commercial entities. The bill includes safeguards: law enforcement can object if records involve juvenile confidentiality, ongoing investigations, or informant privacy, and requires strict fee limits ($0.25/page for copies). This directly affects criminal defendants seeking evidence, while balancing access with protections for sensitive information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows defendants to subpoena business records (bodycam, security footage) for evidence access, enhancing transparency and defendant rights in criminal cases.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 870: Oklahoma Children's Code; creating the Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act. Effective date.

SB 870, the Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act, requires staff, contractors, and volunteers in Oklahoma juvenile facilities (including state-run, county, and private group homes) to immediately report any suspected sexual misconduct or coercive relationships involving juveniles to both their supervisor and the newly created Independent Oversight Committee (IOC). The bill establishes the IOC to independently investigate such reports, separate from facility internal reviews, and mandates that facilities provide annual staff training on prevention and reporting. Failure to report can result in a felony charge (up to 2 years in prison and $5,000 fine), while negligent facilities or contractors could face civil liability and fines of up to $50,000 per victim. The law also amends confidentiality rules to allow certain authorized disclosures related to these investigations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Independent Oversight Committee to investigate juvenile facility abuse, enhancing accountability in youth corrections system per bill's reporting requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 1273: Domestic violence; providing for alternative batterers' intervention programs; effective date.

HB 1273 creates an alternative batterers' intervention program option for defendants convicted of domestic abuse in Oklahoma. It requires courts to mandate participation in either a standard 52-week batterers' intervention program or a shorter 26-week certified alternative program. The alternative programs, approved by the Attorney General, must prioritize victim safety and include specific strategies to stop violence and hold offenders accountable. This change directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse under Oklahoma law and the domestic violence organizations providing these certified programs. The bill amends sentencing requirements to allow courts to order completion of the alternative program instead of the standard 52-week option.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates certified alternative batterers' program prioritizing victim safety and offender accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1089: Determination of competency; modifying procedures for proceedings for restoration of competency; requiring certain reporting. Effective date.

SB 1089 modifies Oklahoma's process for handling criminal cases involving defendants found incompetent to stand trial *and* dangerous, specifically for those charged with serious felonies (e.g., murder, assault) or violent crimes. It requires courts to use a "clear and convincing evidence" standard - stronger than typical criminal cases - to determine if such defendants committed the crimes, before allowing continued custody. The bill mandates the Department of Mental Health to report regularly to courts about these defendants and prohibits their release until the maximum possible sentence period for the alleged crime expires. This affects only defendants meeting all three criteria: incompetence, dangerousness, and charges for specific serious crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires clear and convincing evidence standard for incompetent defendants, strengthening due process and protecting civil rights in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 631: Crimes and punishments; expanding scope of acts that require service of minimum percentage of sentence. Effective date.

SB 631 requires offenders convicted of 23 specific serious crimes - including child pornography, human trafficking, aggravated assault on a defender, and discharging firearms into buildings - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. It expands the existing 85% service requirement to include these new offenses, which were previously not subject to this rule. The bill also prohibits earned credits or other reductions that would lower the required service below 85% for these convictions. This applies to anyone convicted of these offenses in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires 85% sentence service for 23 serious crimes, expanding mandatory time served and prohibiting parole eligibility reductions, increasing sentencing severity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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