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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to child pornography; amending Sections 1 and 2, Chapter 181, O.S.L. 2024 (15 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 791 and 791.1), which relate to explicit materials and age verification methods; changing name of certain defined term; modifying definitions; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 13.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 13.1), which relates to required service of prison sentence; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending Sections 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 20C, 20D, 20F, 20G, 20I and 20N), which relate to the Oklahoma Sentencing Modernization Act of 2024; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 843.5), which relates to penalties for child abuse offenses; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1021.2, 1024.1 and 1040.12a, as last amended by Sections 1, 2 and 3, Chapter 103, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 1021.2, 1024.1 and 1040.12a), which relate to the Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material; changing name of certain unlawful acts; defining term; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1040.80, as amended by Section 32, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1040.80), which relates to interactive computer service providers; updating statutory reference of certain defined term; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 40, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 40), which relates to definitions for certain victim protective orders; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991h, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 991h), which relates to sentencing powers of the court; changing name of certain unlawful act; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 138), which relates to credits for good conduct of inmates; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.16, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 332.16), which relates to procedures for parole recommendations; changing name of certain unlawful act; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 571), which relates to definitions of violent offenses; changing name of certain unlawful acts; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 582, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 582), which relates to the Sex Offenders Registration Act; changing name of certain unlawful act; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 151.1, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 151.1), which relates to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; changing name of certain unlawful acts; expanding purpose of Unit to include additional sex-related offenses; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Section 13.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 13.1), which relates to required service of prison sentence; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 843.5), which relates to penalties for child abuse offenses; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1021.2, 1024.1 and 1040.12a, as last amended by Sections 9, 14 and 20, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 1021.2, 1024.1 and 1040.12a), which relate to the Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material; repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 40, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 40), which relates to definitions for certain victim protective orders; repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991h, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 991h), which relates to sentencing powers of the court; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as last amended by Section 38, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 138), which relates to credits for good conduct of inmates; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.16, as amended by Section 39, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 332.16), which relates to procedures for parole recommendations; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as last amended by Section 40, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 571), which relates to definitions of violent offenses; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 582, as amended by Section 41, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 582), which relates to the Sex Offenders Registration Act; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 151.1, as amended by Section 47, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 151.1), which relates to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill aims to replace the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" across multiple sections of Oklahoma state law, reflecting a shift towards language that more accurately describes the nature of such exploitative content. The bill makes comprehensive amendments to various statutes related to child sexual abuse, changing terminology in sections covering criminal offenses, sentencing, sex offender registration, and law enforcement operations. Key provisions include modifying definitions in criminal codes to use the new terminology, updating penalty structures for offenses involving child sexual abuse material, and expanding the scope of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit to explicitly include investigations related to child sexual abuse material. The changes affect multiple titles of Oklahoma law, including those dealing with criminal procedure, corrections, and state investigations. By replacing "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material," the bill seeks to emphasize the traumatic and abusive nature of content involving the sexual exploitation of minors, potentially influencing public perception and legal understanding of these serious crimes. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for public safety, and is set to take effect upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 04/02/2025)
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