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OK HB3936
Child sexual abuse material; changing name of certain criminal offense; effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2024
04/23/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to child sexual abuse material; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 7505-5.1, which relates to home studies; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 7505-6.3, which relates to interlocutory decrees; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-4-705, which relates to child custody placements; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 2- 8-221, which relates to the Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Act; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 13.1, which relates to required service of prison sentences; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5, which relates to child abuse; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1021, 1021.1, 1021.2, 1021.3, 1021.4, 1022, 1023, 1024.1, 1024.2, 1024.3, 1024.4, 1040.8, 1040.11, 1040.12a, 1040.13, 1040.14, 1040.15, 1040.16, 1040.17, 1040.20, 1040.21, 1040.22, 1040.24, 1040.54 and 1040.80, which relate to the Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Pornography; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1123, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2022 (21 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 1123), which relates to lewd or indecent proposals to a child; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 40, which relates to definitions for certain offenses; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991h, which relates to orders of no contact; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 996.1, which relates to definitions in the Delayed Sentencing Program for Young Adults; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 112.5, which relates to custody or guardianship of a child; changing name of certain offense; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, which relates to credits for good conduct; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.16, which relates to parole recommendations; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2023 (57 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 571), which relates to definitions of the Oklahoma Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 582, which relates to the Sex Offenders Registration Act; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.101, which relates to tax credits for film or music projects; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 3623, which relates to definitions of the Compete with Canada Film Act; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 3632, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 3632), which relates to definitions of the Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending Section 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 373, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2023, Section 11-202), which relates to digital or online library database resources; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, which relates to abuse-prevention instructional programs; changing name of certain criminal offense; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 151.1, which relates to the Internet Crimes Against Children unit; changing name of certain criminal offense; and providing an effective date. ENR. H. B. NO. 3936 SUBJECT: Child sexual abuse material
AI Summary
This bill amends numerous sections of Oklahoma law to change the term "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" throughout. The key provisions of the bill include:
- Changing the legal terminology from "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material" in various criminal offenses, definitions, and procedures related to the creation, distribution, possession, and seizure of this type of material.
- Modifying laws related to adoption, child custody placements, the Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Act, required prison sentences, child abuse, obscenity and child sexual abuse material, digital or online library resources, abuse-prevention instructional programs, and the Internet Crimes Against Children unit to reflect this terminology change.
- Increasing penalties for certain criminal offenses involving child sexual abuse material.
- Expanding the list of crimes that disqualify individuals from being awarded child custody or guardianship.
The bill aims to update the legal language around these issues to better reflect the nature of the crimes and the victims involved. The changes are intended to take effect on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/22/2024 (on 04/23/2024)
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