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OK SB1100
OK SB1100Crimes and punishments; prohibiting certain communications through an online platform. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1172, which relates to obscene, threatening, or harassing telecommunication or other electronic communications; prohibiting certain communications through online platforms; defining terms; modifying punishments for certain misdemeanor and felony offenses; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1953, which relates to the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act; making certain acts unlawful; creating felony offense; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends state laws to prohibit certain communications through online platforms, including making obscene, threatening, or harassing comments with the intent to cause harm or distress. It defines key terms like "online platform" and "severe emotional distress," and increases penalties for repeat offenses, making them felonies punishable by fines and imprisonment. The bill also expands the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act to make it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to violate the prohibitions on online communications. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary - Criminal Committee (on 04/10/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
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