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This bill modifies terminology related to child sexual abuse material across several Oklahoma statutes, primarily replacing the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in legal definitions and provisions. The bill updates definitions in Sections 791, 843.5, 1040.12a, and 1024.1 of Oklahoma law, making technical changes to language without substantially altering the underlying legal framework for prosecuting offenses involving sexual exploitation of minors. Key modifications include updating references to specific sexual offenses, clarifying definitions of terms like "sexually explicit conduct" and "obscene," and ensuring consistent terminology across different sections of law. The bill maintains the stringent legal protections against child sexual abuse, including severe criminal penalties for offenses involving minors, such as potential life imprisonment and mandatory sex offender registration for aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material. The changes appear to be primarily linguistic, aimed at using more precise and victim-centered language while preserving the existing legal mechanisms for protecting children from sexual exploitation. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb53&Session=2500