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This bill expands the legal definition of rape in Oklahoma by modifying existing statutes to include additional circumstances and scenarios where sexual intercourse without consent constitutes a criminal offense. Specifically, the bill adds provisions that criminalize sexual intercourse between an institution of higher education employee and a student who is concurrently enrolled at that institution. The bill defines "employee of an institution of higher education" broadly to include faculty, adjunct faculty, instructors, volunteers, and employees of contracted businesses who may exercise institutional authority over a victim. The definition explicitly excludes students who are no more than three years older or younger than the victim. The bill also makes minor grammatical changes to existing language, such as adding commas in certain sections describing jurisdictional entities. The modifications aim to provide clearer legal protections for students by expanding the scope of what constitutes rape, particularly in educational settings where power dynamics might be exploited. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, giving institutions time to understand and implement the new legal standards.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb630&Session=2600