Criminal Justice (Drug Policy)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2200: Crimes and punishments; increasing and deleting certain penalties; effective date.

HB 2200 increases penalties for stealing or interfering with mail in Oklahoma. It makes unauthorized possession, destruction, or taking of mail (from mailboxes, delivery vehicles, or premises) punishable as a misdemeanor (up to 2 years in jail or $5,000 fine) or, for three or more offenses within 60 days, a felony (2-5 years in prison or $5,000 fine). The bill requires convicted individuals to pay restitution to victims as specified in Oklahoma law. This directly affects people who steal or tamper with mail, including postal items, packages, or delivery vehicles.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for mail theft, expanding criminalization and imposing harsher sentencing (misdemeanor/felony) without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Victims' Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1042: Sunset; Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board; extending sunset year.

HB 1042 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The board, created within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, reviews opioid overdose deaths (for individuals 18+) to analyze causes, coordinate prevention efforts, and make system improvement recommendations to medical and law enforcement agencies. This procedural bill does not alter the board's existing duties - such as data collection, confidential case reviews, or annual reporting - but ensures its continued operation for one additional year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends oversight board analyzing opioid deaths to improve prevention and coordination with law enforcement, supporting systemic reform through data-driven prevention efforts.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends opioid overdose fatality review board, maintaining public health prevention efforts under mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

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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

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Probation & Parole

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 391: Opioid overdose fatalities; dissolving Overdose Fatality Review Board; providing for Attorney General oversight. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 391 extends the Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board's existence until July 1, 2026 (correcting the bill title's "dissolving" error), requiring it to review opioid overdose cases involving adults. The Board gathers confidential records from medical examiners, hospitals, law enforcement, and other agencies to identify systemic issues in medical or law enforcement responses, then makes recommendations for improvement. All case discussions and recommendations remain confidential and privileged, not admissible in court, while the Board must publish an annual public report by February 1 detailing its findings and system coordination. This directly affects state agencies (like mental health services, law enforcement, and medical examiners) and ensures public transparency through annual reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill extends Opioid Overdose Review Board to identify systemic issues in law enforcement responses, making recommendations for improvement. Aligns with criminal justice reform by enhancing oversight and accountability.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes board to review opioid overdose cases and improve medical/law enforcement responses, strengthening public health system oversight in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 54: Motor vehicles; modifying scope and sentencing provisions for certain offenses. Effective date.

SB 54 modifies Oklahoma's driving under the influence (DUI) law to expand what constitutes a violation, including driving under the influence of any controlled substance (like marijuana) or combined alcohol and drugs, and applies the law to private roads accessing homes. It creates tiered penalties: first offenses are misdemeanors (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine), while repeat offenses become felonies with escalating sentences (1-5 years for second offenses, up to 20 years for fourth offenses). Key provisions require mandatory substance abuse evaluations, treatment at the defendant's expense, ignition interlock devices for 30-90 days, and community service for repeat offenders. The bill directly affects anyone convicted of DUI/DWI, particularly those with prior convictions, by increasing penalties and adding treatment and device requirements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands DUI definition to include marijuana/combined substances, increases penalties for repeat offenses, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Sentencing

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 28, 2025

HB 1460: Criminal procedure; fees; fines; court; sentencing; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 1460 adds new fees for criminal convictions in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee for cases involving forensic services from OSBI, the Chief Medical Examiner, or local agencies. Funds from these fees are deposited into specific accounts: the $150 fees go to OSBI, medical examiner, or local law enforcement revolving funds, while the $10 fees fund the CLEET Training Center and General Revenue. The bill also creates a $5 fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, with proceeds going to a drug education fund. These fees apply to individuals convicted of offenses punishable by fines or jail time, excluding minor traffic violations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $10 and $150 fees to fund CLEET Training Center, General Revenue, and law enforcement revolving funds, increasing state revenue streams for budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds fees funding forensic services (OSBI) and law enforcement training (CLEET), strengthening operational capacity within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Corrections Courts Drug Policy

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 2176: State revenue administration; medical marijuana taxation; procedures; effective date.

HB 2176 establishes a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma, collected at the point of sale by the Oklahoma Tax Commission (replacing the Medical Marijuana Authority as collector). The Tax Commission retains 1.5% of collected funds as a fee, with the remaining revenue (after fees) split: $65 million annually first allocated to public school funding (59.23%), the Medical Marijuana Authority (34.62%), and drug rehabilitation programs (6.15%), with any surplus going to the state general fund. The bill also mandates permanent license revocation for medical marijuana businesses that intentionally fail to pay taxes. It takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 7% medical marijuana tax, allocates 59.23% of revenue to public schools and 6.15% to drug rehab programs, directly funding public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates 6.15% of medical marijuana tax revenue to drug rehabilitation programs, directly funding a key criminal justice reform initiative to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $65M annually to public school funding (59.23% of revenue), directly increasing education funding per summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates 6.15% of medical marijuana tax revenue to drug rehabilitation programs, directly funding public health initiatives under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Drug Policy School Funding

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 1216: Drug courts; modifying eligibility requirements. Effective date.

SB 1216 updates Oklahoma's drug court eligibility rules by clarifying who can participate. It requires offenders to not be charged with drug trafficking under the Trafficking In Illegal Drugs Act, have committed a felony or specific misdemeanor, and demonstrate a substance abuse addiction (through admission, apparent signs, or known history) or have an offense eligible for drug court. The bill mandates an eligibility form explaining the program process, required waivers (including giving up the right to a quick trial), and consequences of failure (such as up to six months in an intermediate facility). This bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and directly affects offenders seeking drug court alternatives in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies drug court eligibility to prioritize rehabilitation (substance abuse demonstration) over punitive measures, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism through treatment programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 2057: Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund; medical marijuana taxation; apportionment; assess; collect; apportionments; funds; effective date; emergency.

HB 2057 establishes a 7% tax on retail medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma, collected at the point of sale. Tax revenue is allocated annually starting July 2026: $65 million is divided between the State Public Common School Building Fund (59.23%), the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (34.62%), drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs (5%), and the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund (1.15%). Any surplus tax collections go to the General Revenue Fund. The bill also requires medical marijuana businesses to pay taxes or face permanent license revocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 7% medical marijuana tax to fund schools (59.23%), medical authority (34.62%), rehab (5%), and trauma care (1.15%), explicitly allocating revenue to public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates 5% of medical marijuana tax revenue to drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs, directly funding criminal justice reform initiatives to reduce recidivism.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 59.23% of medical marijuana tax revenue to State Public Common School Building Fund, directly funding K-12 infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates 34.62% ($22.5M) to Medical Marijuana Authority and 1.15% ($0.75M) to Trauma Care Fund, directly funding healthcare-related programs per bill's revenue distribution.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Drug Policy

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 574: Attorney General; broadening approved purposes for opioid grant awards; authorizing certain use of funds by the Attorney General. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands opioid grant funding for prevention/treatment programs, directly supporting criminal justice reform goals by addressing root causes of crime and reducing recidivism.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands opioid grant funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery services, directly increasing healthcare access and public health funding for substance use disorders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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