Bill > SB631

This bill amends Oklahoma's criminal statutes to expand the list of crimes that require offenders to serve at least 85% of their sentenced imprisonment before becoming eligible for parole. The bill makes several key modifications, including changing language from "defined by" to "provided for in" when referencing specific criminal statutes, updating terminology (such as changing "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material"), and adding new offenses to the list requiring mandatory minimum sentence service. Notably, the bill adds discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the list of crimes requiring 85% sentence service. Offenders convicted of the listed crimes will not be eligible for earned credits or other credits that could reduce their sentence below 85% of the original imposed sentence. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to ensure that individuals convicted of serious crimes serve a substantial portion of their sentenced time before potential parole consideration.