Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2025

SB 905: Controlled dangerous substances; ordering certain legislative referendum and creating felony offense.

This bill orders a legislative referendum to be voted on by Oklahoma voters at the next general election. The proposed law would create a new felony offense for individuals who possess both a controlled dangerous substance and a firearm at the same time. If approved, anyone convicted of this offense could face up to five years in state prison. The bill does not take effect until the referendum is passed by voters and the measure is codified into state law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating new felony offense for possessing drugs and firearms together, increasing potential prison sentences.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2181: Child stealing; prohibiting child stealing and creating a felony offense. Effective date.

SB 2181 creates a new felony offense for knowingly removing, enticing, or withholding a child under 18 to interfere with lawful custody, affecting parents, guardians, or custodians. It classifies the primary offense as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, while enticing a child to leave lawful custody (first two violations) becomes a misdemeanor with a $500 fine. Repeat offenses or taking a child out of state escalate to felony charges, and the bill establishes graduated civil fines starting at $500 for the first violation, doubling for each subsequent offense. The law repeals Oklahoma’s existing child-stealing statute (21 O.S. § 891) and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates felony offense for child custody interference, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of expanded criminalization.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2009: Assisted reproduction services; making certain acts unlawful; mandating reporting of fertility fraud; providing penalties; granting certain protections. Effective date.

SB 2009, the "Protecting Patients Act of 2026," makes fertility fraud a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. It defines fertility fraud as knowingly misrepresenting reproductive materials or using donor materials without consent, directly affecting fertility clinics, healthcare providers, and patients undergoing assisted reproduction (like IVF or egg donation). Key provisions require facilities to report suspected fraud to law enforcement, protect whistleblowers from retaliation, mandate permanent license revocation for healthcare providers convicted of fraud, and require sex offender registration for offenders (excluding life sentences). The bill also extends the statute of limitations for DNA-identified cases by 10 years and mandates confidentiality for victims and reporters. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for fertility fraud with 20-year sentences, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patients from fertility fraud in healthcare services, mandating reporting and whistleblower protections, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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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

Sub-Topics Corrections

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1445: Flooded highways; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death. Effective date.

SB 1445 amends Oklahoma law to strengthen penalties for drivers who ignore barricades on flooded highways or construction zones. It makes it unlawful to drive through closed areas, with stricter penalties if a death occurs: causing the death of a minor becomes a felony manslaughter charge (Class A2), while causing the death of an adult becomes a lesser felony (Class B5). The bill directly affects drivers who disregard traffic-control devices during flood closures, imposing fines, jail time, and restitution for property damage or injury. Key provisions include requiring drivers to merge safely in construction zones and prohibiting tampering with traffic devices. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for driving through barricades causing death, expanding criminalization via stricter sentencing (Class A2/B5 felonies), directly opposing reform by strengthening punitive measures.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStrengthens highway safety by imposing stricter penalties for ignoring flood barricades, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 1914: Driving under the influence; modifying provisions related to blood or breath alcohol concentration. Effective date.

Oklahoma's SB 1914 lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for DUI convictions from 0.08% to 0.05% for all drivers starting June 1, 2028. It removes timing requirements for administering BAC tests and updates penalties, classifying repeat offenses as felonies (Class C2 for second offenses, Class B4 for third offenses) with mandatory treatment assessments, ignition interlock devices, and longer prison terms. The bill directly affects drivers tested for BAC in Oklahoma, modifying the threshold for legal impairment and escalating consequences for repeat violations. Key changes include revised BAC limits for evidence, updated felony classifications, and removal of outdated procedural requirements across related statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeLowers BAC limit to 0.05%, classifies repeat DUI as felonies with mandatory prison terms, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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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

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2089: Cities and towns; requiring certain cities operate a court of record. Effective date.

SB 2089 requires Oklahoma cities with populations over 65,000 (as determined by the latest federal census) to establish a formal "Municipal Criminal Court of Record" for handling serious ordinance violations. It increases maximum penalties for certain offenses, such as allowing fines up to $2,500 for repeat prostitution violations in cities over 200,000 people, and sets new limits like $1,200 fines or six-month jail terms for most violations. Defendants facing fines over $500 are guaranteed a jury trial unless they waive it, and courts gain authority to handle cases involving traffic offenses related to alcohol/drugs. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting residents in large cities and city governments required to create these courts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties (fines up to $2,500, jail terms) for offenses like prostitution, expanding criminalization rather than promoting reform or rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3266: Reckless driving; D2 felony offenses; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 3266 amends Oklahoma law to expand the definition of Class D2 felony offenses, adding 22 specific violations including reckless driving that causes a collision (Section 11-901, item 10). It also includes multiple abortion-related offenses such as performing abortions after the first trimester, violating pain-awareness laws, and conducting abortions on minors without consent (items 11-19). The bill specifies penalties: Class D2 felons face up to 2 years in prison (with 20% mandatory service), increasing to 5-10 years for repeat offenders. It exempts certain offenses (like abortion violations) from these penalties, instead applying existing statutes. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific offenses under Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands felony offenses (reckless driving, abortion violations), increasing criminalization and mandatory sentences per bill text.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill criminalizes post-first-trimester abortions and related procedures, directly restricting reproductive healthcare access per its abortion-related felony offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4154: Crimes and punishments; increasing penalties; effective date.

HB 4154 amends Oklahoma law to increase penalties for making false financial statements when seeking property, cash, loans, or credit. It directly affects individuals who knowingly provide false information about their financial condition to obtain these benefits. The bill elevates the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony, increasing potential penalties to up to two years in jail or fines of $500-$2,500 (or both). The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates financial fraud to felony with harsher penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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