HB 1984 requires vehicles with remote access features (like location tracking or control apps) to alert occupants when someone outside the vehicle accesses these functions. It mandates that vehicle manufacturers provide a clear, visible website link titled "HOW TO DISCONNECT REMOTE VEHICLE ACCESS" to help survivors terminate abusers' remote access and obtain new accounts. The law applies to personal vehicles but excludes rental cars, and it protects manufacturers from liability for following these requirements. This bill directly affects domestic violence survivors who share vehicle access with abusers and vehicle manufacturers providing connected services.
SB 2002 protects pregnant and postpartum women who use substances by granting them immunity from prosecution for prescribed or unprescribed substance use if they are enrolled in or actively seeking treatment through a certified program. Health care providers can recommend enrollment in qualified addiction recovery programs, and women making good-faith treatment efforts cannot be prosecuted even if their infant shows signs of withdrawal or other health issues related to substance exposure. The bill also shields health care providers from civil liability for properly referring women to treatment and modifies district attorney protocols to prioritize treatment over prosecution. It explicitly preserves existing laws for reporting newborn exposure and pursuing unrelated child abuse cases.
HB 1316 creates the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission to oversee and discipline district attorneys in Oklahoma. The commission, composed of eight members (five on an investigative panel and three on a hearing panel), has authority to investigate misconduct, issue disciplinary orders, and enforce standards for district attorneys. It requires specific qualifications for members, including ten years as an active Oklahoma Bar member for attorney appointees, and prohibits ex parte communications during disciplinary proceedings. This bill directly affects elected and appointed district attorneys by establishing a formal process for addressing misconduct or incapacity.
SB 1982 updates Oklahoma's legal definitions of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and obscenity. It expands "child sexual abuse material" to include computer-generated images or altered depictions that appear to show minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and clarifies that each individual image constitutes a separate offense. The bill also modifies definitions of "obscene" material and "unlawful pornography" to align with current standards, while adding a severability clause to ensure unaffected parts of the law remain valid if challenged. This directly affects individuals distributing or possessing CSAM, including digital content that mimics minors, and requires internet service providers to take action to address such material.
HB 3330, titled the "Oklahoma Assault and Battery Penalties Act of 2026," creates a new framework for sentencing in assault and battery cases. It establishes specific penalties for these offenses but is not intended to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects individuals charged with assault or battery crimes in Oklahoma. The bill text does not specify the exact penalty changes, only that it creates a new penalty structure for these offenses.
Oklahoma's SB 1536 authorizes the Attorney General to investigate entities suspected of fraudulently soliciting funds for foreign terrorist organizations or providing them material support. It requires the Attorney General to designate such entities as "Designated Terrorist Support Entities" after investigation, barring them from receiving any state funds (including grants, contracts, or tax benefits) once a final court decision is issued. The bill mandates training for peace officers on recognizing terrorist fundraising tactics and requires annual public reports on investigations and recovered funds. It specifically references the Muslim Brotherhood as a defined entity of concern under the law. The law aims to prevent state funds from indirectly supporting terrorism through deceptive charitable activities.
SB 2072 prevents property title theft by requiring county clerks to accept and record notices of fraudulent property transfers without charging a filing fee. It directly affects victims of title theft (people whose property titles were stolen), county clerks, and local law enforcement agencies. The bill mandates that after filing such a notice, county clerks must send a copy to the district attorney and local police for investigation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and allows victims to seek court enforcement if a clerk unjustly refuses to record a valid notice.
SB 1810 requires Oklahoma human trafficking shelters and service programs to obtain certification from the Attorney General. It authorizes the Attorney General to enter agreements with service providers for victims and expands telephone communication services for victims. The bill also mandates confidentiality for victim information and updates definitions of human trafficking, including "coercion" and "debt bondage." These changes directly affect victims seeking services and the shelters/programs providing them, aiming to standardize and improve support systems.
SB 1417 expands Oklahoma's most serious criminal category (Class A1) to include specific child abuse offenses, such as sexual abuse of children under 12, repeat sexual abuse offenses, and child exploitation. It modifies penalties for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse, clarifying sentencing ranges and increasing maximum penalties for certain crimes (e.g., extending some sentences to life imprisonment). The bill replaces outdated legal references, adds an affirmative defense for some cases, and updates statutory language to align with current law. It directly affects individuals convicted of these specific child abuse crimes in Oklahoma.
SB 1911 amends Oklahoma's Youthful Offender Act to prohibit certification as a youthful offender for minors (ages 15-17) charged with specific sex offenses, including rape by instrumentation, forcible sodomy, and lewd acts involving children under 16. This change means individuals facing these charges will be held accountable as adults from the outset, rather than having the option to be treated as youthful offenders. The bill directly affects minors charged with the listed offenses by removing their eligibility for youthful offender status under Oklahoma law. It updates existing statutory language to clarify that these cases will proceed under adult criminal procedures. The bill became effective immediately upon enactment.
