Criminal Justice

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1540: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to child abuse. Effective date.

SB 1540 amends Oklahoma law to create new felony classifications for child abuse, neglect, and related offenses. It defines "child abuse" as willful or malicious harm by anyone responsible for a child's welfare, making it a Class A3 felony punishable by up to life in prison or fines up to $5,000. The bill also establishes "enabling child abuse" and "enabling child neglect" as separate Class A3 and Class B1 felonies, respectively, targeting those who facilitate harm to children. Additionally, it requires life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of first-degree rape, sodomy, or sexual abuse of a child. These provisions directly affect caregivers, parents, and institutions responsible for child safety.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates Class A3 felonies with life sentences for child abuse/neglect, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform elements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1927: Crimes and punishments; creating certain felony offense related to school buses. Effective date.

SB 1927 creates a new Class D2 felony offense for individuals who board a school bus without permission from a school district employee or refuse to exit a school bus when commanded. This law directly affects anyone who unlawfully enters or remains on a school bus, such as students, visitors, or others without authorization. The bill amends Oklahoma's criminal code to include this specific violation as a punishable felony, with penalties including potential imprisonment (up to 2 years for a first offense) under existing sentencing rules for Class D2 offenses. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony offense for school bus access, expanding criminalization without reform elements or rehabilitation focus.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates felony offense for unauthorized school bus access, enhancing school bus safety standards within transportation safety regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 601: Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.

SB 601 creates an immediate moratorium on all death penalty executions in Oklahoma, halting current and future executions, vacating existing execution dates, and suspending all death penalty statutes until the law is repealed. It directly affects all individuals currently sentenced to death in Oklahoma, as well as courts and the Department of Corrections. The bill also establishes a Death Penalty Reform Task Force to study progress on implementing prior recommendations, requiring a final report by November 2026. The moratorium remains in effect until the legislature repeals the law, after which death penalty statutes would resume.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHalts death penalty executions and establishes reform task force, directly advancing criminal justice reform by suspending capital punishment and studying systemic improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 1926: Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; authorizing filing of certain petition in any county. Effective date.

SB 1926 allows victims of domestic abuse in Oklahoma to file protective order petitions in any county, removing previous restrictions that required filing in the victim's county, the abuser's county, or the location of the abuse. This change makes it easier for victims to seek protection without being limited by geographic location. The bill also requires victims to file a police report first if they are not family members or in a dating relationship before filing a petition. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes geographic barriers for domestic abuse protective orders, improving victim access to courts. Aligns with criminal justice reform by enhancing victim safety and system accessibility.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 2151: Crimes and punishments; authorizing lower minimum imprisonment requirement for certain offenses. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces mandatory minimum sentences for 23 serious offenses, lowering parole eligibility from 85% to 65% when DA files notice, advancing sentencing reform.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1608: Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act; modifying scope of requirements for certain registries. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands public access to offender registries for employment/safety screenings, enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1192: Alcohol and drug substance abuse counseling; increasing certain alcohol and drug assessment and evaluation fee. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases assessment fees to fund substance abuse programs via dedicated revenue stream, directly advancing public service funding through fee-based taxation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill directs 90% of assessment fees to community substance abuse revolving fund, funding rehabilitation programs that reduce recidivism, a core criminal justice reform goal.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases fees to fund substance abuse counseling services via Community-based Substance Abuse Revolving Fund, supporting mental health care access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 16, 2026

SB 1260: Pardons and paroles; prohibiting parole eligibility and earning of credits for persons convicted of certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 1260 mandates that individuals convicted of specific serious offenses - including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and certain violent crimes - must serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill prohibits these individuals from earning credits (such as good behavior time) that could reduce their sentence below this 85% threshold. It directly affects inmates convicted of the listed offenses, which include crimes like child sex trafficking (per Section 1030), forcible sodomy (Section 888), and human trafficking (Section 748). The law repeals prior statutes that allowed for shorter parole eligibility periods for these offenses and updates related legal references.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 85% sentence served, prohibits parole credits for serious offenses, increasing mandatory incarceration and restricting defendant rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1446: Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material; modifying certain penalty related to child sex trafficking. Effective date.

SB 1446 modifies Oklahoma's penalties for offenses involving child sexual abuse material and child sex trafficking. It increases penalties for "child prostitution sex trafficking" to a Class B1 felony, requiring a minimum 10-year prison sentence and escalating fines (up to $15,000 for repeat offenses). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific crimes under Sections 1029 and 1030 of Oklahoma law. It also updates statutory references and includes community service requirements for related misdemeanor violations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences (10 years) and fines for child sex trafficking, directly expanding criminalization and harsher penalties per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1612: Crimes and punishments; requiring certain report of certain injury and evidence. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates medical professionals to report crime-related injuries to law enforcement, strengthening investigative capacity in criminal justice.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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