Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 3040: Crimes and punishments; expanding zone of safety to include certain places; effective date.

HB 3040 expands Oklahoma's "zone of safety" protections to include the residences of sex crime victims and additional locations primarily serving minors, such as skating rinks, arcades, and water parks. It prohibits registered sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of schools, child care centers, parks, or minor-focused venues, or within 1,000 feet of a victim's residence, with violations classified as Class D1 felonies. The bill includes exceptions for custodial parents during school activities (with advance notification to administrators) and for medical treatment or church attendance (with prior notification to facility leaders). These changes aim to strengthen safety measures around vulnerable locations while specifying clear boundaries and limited exemptions under Oklahoma law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim protections and imposes stricter penalties on sex offenders near minors, enhancing public safety measures in criminal justice.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 4108: Airports; trespassing on property containing critical infrastructure; expanding scope of crime to include airports; effective date.

HB 4108 amends Oklahoma law to explicitly include airport operational areas - such as runways, taxiways, maintenance zones, and fuel storage areas - under the definition of "critical infrastructure facility." This means unauthorized entry or damage to these areas will now be treated as criminal offenses, subject to fines (up to $100,000) or imprisonment (up to 10 years), similar to protections for power plants or water facilities. The bill does not fund new infrastructure but expands legal safeguards for airport safety and operations. It directly affects airport operators, security personnel, and anyone entering airport grounds without authorization. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminal penalties for airport access, increasing criminalization without reform elements.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClassifies airport operational areas as critical infrastructure, strengthening legal protections against unauthorized entry/damage to transportation infrastructure like runways and taxiways.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 1933: Nitrous oxide; Maddix Bias Act; definition; sale of nitrous oxide to persons under twenty-one; legal age; enforcement; penalty; imprisonment; effective date.

HB 1933 prohibits the recreational use and sale of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for intoxication, directly affecting individuals under 21 and sellers to minors. It makes possessing nitrous oxide for intoxication a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $5,000 fine, with harsher penalties for possessing over 16 grams. Key exceptions include medical/dental use, food propellants (like whipped cream chargers), and industrial applications, ensuring the law doesn’t impact legitimate commercial or healthcare uses. The bill also prohibits selling nitrous oxide paraphernalia to those under 18 and allows business license suspension for repeat violations. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for nitrous oxide possession/intoxication, expanding criminalization beyond typical offenses without reform focus.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 3244: Crimes and punishments; modifying elements of certain unlawful acts; aggravated identity theft; effective date.

HB 3244 modifies Oklahoma law to strengthen penalties for patterns of criminal activity and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. It expands "pattern of criminal offenses" to include online acts (via social media, AI, or cellular networks) and adds identity theft to the list of crimes that can form a pattern, punishable by a Class D1 felony ($25,000 fine or imprisonment). The bill also increases penalties for exploiting elderly/disabled adults: theft of $100,000+ becomes a Class C1 felony, while lesser amounts trigger a Class C2 felony, with enhanced penalties for repeat exploitation. It directly affects criminals committing multiple offenses across locations or online, and those exploiting vulnerable groups (elderly, disabled, homeless, or minors) through coercion or deception.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization to include online acts/identity theft and increases penalties (e.g., Class C1 felony for $100k+ theft), strengthening punitive measures without reform focus.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity by increasing penalties for online identity theft and exploitation via social media/AI, enhancing legal protections against tech-enabled crimes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3695: Motor vehicles; personal injury accidents; modifying scope of certain defined term; effective date.

HB 3695 amends Oklahoma's definition of "great bodily injury" in motor vehicle laws to explicitly include bone fractures, disfigurement, loss of body function, or serious risk of death. It increases penalties for drivers causing such injuries while violating traffic laws: first offenses become misdemeanors (90 days-1 year jail, up to $2,500 fine), and repeat offenses or causing "great bodily injury" become Class B1 felonies (4-20 years prison, up to $5,000 fine). The bill directly affects drivers convicted of traffic violations resulting in severe injuries. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for traffic violations causing serious injury, elevating repeat offenses to Class B1 felonies with longer prison terms, aligning with stricter sentencing policies that oppose criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for traffic violations causing serious injury, enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation laws.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 137: Department of Corrections; modifying elements of the Electronic Monitoring Program. Effective date.

SB 137 creates the "Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo Revolving Fund" to finance improvements to the prison rodeo arena at Oklahoma State Penitentiary. It appropriates $8.3 million from the General Revenue Fund for facility construction, repair, and upgrades to support prison rehabilitation programs and local economic development. The fund, managed by the Department of Corrections, will cover costs for the arena's maintenance and programming. This bill directly affects the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the operations of the prison rodeo program at Oklahoma State Penitentiary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $8.3M from General Revenue Fund for prison facility upgrades supporting rehabilitation programs and economic development.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $8.3M for prison rodeo arena upgrades to support rehabilitation programs and economic development, directly advancing correctional rehabilitation efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3086: Prisons and reformatories; Corrections Act of 1967; expanding powers and duties of the State Board of Corrections; effective date.

HB 3086 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Corrections to approve the Director's authority over prisoners' discipline and work programs. It specifically creates a Construction Division within the Department of Corrections for inmate work crews and prohibits inmates in this program from forming unions, striking, or engaging in collective bargaining. The bill also mandates Board approval for the Director to appoint staff, accept funding, or establish policies governing prison operations. These changes primarily affect prisoners working in the Construction Division and correctional staff managing prison programs.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits inmate union formation and collective bargaining, restricting prisoner rights within corrections95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits prison inmates from unionizing or collective bargaining, directly restricting labor organizing rights within correctional work programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3497: Criminal procedure; appeals taken by the state or municipality; clarification; effective date.

HB 3497 expands when the state or local governments can appeal pretrial rulings in criminal cases. It specifically adds two new grounds for appeals: 1) decisions suppressing evidence in felony cases where appellate review serves justice, and 2) rulings suppressing evidence in cases involving specific drug or trafficking laws (Sections 13.1 of Title 21 and 571 of Title 57). The bill prioritizes these appeals and requires courts to pause proceedings while appeals are pending. This directly affects prosecutors and municipalities seeking to challenge evidence suppression before trial. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands state appeals for evidence suppression, weakening defendant rights by allowing prosecution to challenge evidence exclusion more easily.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3849: Oklahoma Juvenile Code; Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program; purpose; mentoring services; applicant requirements; grants; effective date.

HB 3849 establishes the Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program under the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. It provides one-on-one mentoring services to two specific groups: children in juvenile custody outside the home, and children identified as at risk of entering the juvenile justice system, who have parents in prison. The bill requires the Commission to issue competitive grants every three years to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations meeting strict criteria, including serving ages 6-18, having statewide presence, 3+ years working with this population, and adhering to safety protocols. Grants are capped at $1,500 per mentor-mentee match, with awards to be made by November 1, 2024, for services starting in 2026. The program is effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prevents youth at risk of entering juvenile justice system through mentoring, aligning with criminal justice reform goals by addressing root causes of incarceration.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 1936: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to false impersonation of peace officers; broadening scope of allowable seizure. Effective date.

SB 1936 reclassifies 49 existing offenses as Class D1 felonies in Oklahoma law, including a new felony for falsely impersonating a peace officer (under amended Section 264 of Title 21). It also broadens seizure authority in forfeiture proceedings (amending Section 1738) and updates related statutory references. The bill affects individuals committing these specific offenses, such as those impersonating law enforcement or violating banking regulations. It takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill reclassifies offenses as felonies, creates new felony for impersonating officers, and broadens seizure authority - expanding criminalization and penalties without reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice