SB 2151 changes Oklahoma's sentencing requirements for 23 specific serious offenses, including murder, rape, child sexual abuse, trafficking, and violent crimes. It lowers the mandatory minimum sentence portion from 85% to 65% for convicted individuals in these cases if the district attorney files a notice before sentencing. This means defendants could become parole-eligible after serving 65% of their sentence instead of 85%, but only when the DA chooses to file the notice. The bill repeals prior versions of the same sentencing rule and takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1608 modifies Oklahoma's laws to expand public access to the Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry and the Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registry. It allows any person, business, or organization to search both registries for free online or pay fees for official searches to screen for employment, volunteering, or child safety roles. Search results will include full names, crimes committed, habitual offender status, and current locations like schools, workplaces, or residences. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1192 increases the fee for alcohol and drug assessments from $160 to $200 per person. It also raises certification application fees for assessment personnel ($100-$200 initially, $25-$150 for renewal). The bill directs $15 of each assessment fee to the Department of Public Safety, with 90% (about $13.50) going to the Community-based Substance Abuse Revolving Fund and 10% ($1.50) covering administrative costs. This affects individuals required to undergo assessments (e.g., for driver license issues) and certified assessment professionals. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1612 requires medical professionals (including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency responders) to report specific injuries to law enforcement immediately if they involve gunshot wounds, knife attacks, poisonings, severe burns (covering 5%+ of the body or causing respiratory issues), or suspicious violence that could indicate a crime. Reports must include patient details, injury specifics, and any evidence like video footage from the facility (with non-patient images blurred), and must be made by phone right away with physical records within 72 hours. The bill grants immunity from civil liability for reporters and prohibits public disclosure of reports or retaliation against staff who comply. It also mandates preserving potential evidence (like bullets or damaged clothing) and overrides medical confidentiality rules for these reports.
SB 1462 extends the deadline for the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force from June 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The task force, composed of 15 members representing law enforcement, retail associations, and government agencies, must submit a report by December 31, 2025, analyzing organized retail theft impacts and recommending solutions. The bill updates statutory language and declares an emergency to take effect July 1, 2026. It directly affects the task force members, state officials receiving the report, and Oklahoma businesses impacted by retail theft.
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.
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.
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.
SB 770 expands Oklahoma's Commission for Rehabilitation Services from 3 to 7 members by adding new appointment slots: one member appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore (2-year term), two by the Governor (1-year terms), and one by the House Speaker (3-year term). The bill updates the commission's membership structure, removes outdated language, and specifies appointment timelines and term durations. This directly affects the commission's composition and its ability to oversee state rehabilitation services for Oklahomans with disabilities. The changes aim to provide broader representation on the commission while maintaining its role in setting policies for rehabilitation programs.
SB 574 expands the types of opioid-related projects eligible for state grant funding by allowing the Attorney General to allocate funds toward new prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives. It directly affects state agencies and community organizations receiving opioid grants by broadening allowable uses beyond current restrictions. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to use grant funds for specific, previously ineligible activities, such as community-based support programs. This policy change modifies how opioid grant funds are distributed without altering the grant application process.
