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OK HB3555
Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain definitions; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Section 843.5, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 284, O.S.L. 2019 (21 O.S. Supp. 2019, Section 843.5), which relates to penalties for child abuse; modifying scope of certain definitions; deleting unlawful acts and related penalties; reducing certain penalties; providing sentencing requirement for persons convicted of enabling child abuse or neglect; making sentencing requirements retroactive; authorizing requests for sentence modification; directing courts to modify certain sentences; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definitions and penalties related to child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and exploitation in Oklahoma. It reduces the maximum penalties for certain offenses, such as child neglect, and limits the penalties for "enabling" offenses to match those of the underlying crime. The bill also makes the sentencing requirements retroactive, allowing individuals convicted of enabling offenses to request sentence modifications. Finally, the bill directs courts to modify sentences to comply with the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/04/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3555&Session=2000 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/hB/HB3555%20INT.PDF |
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