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OK HB1307

OK HB1307
Crimes and punishments; establishing penalty for certain persons convicted of murder in the first degree; effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 701.9, which relates to penalties for murder; establishing penalty for certain persons convicted of murder in the first degree; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma's existing law regarding penalties for first-degree murder, specifically adding a new provision that targets foreign-born individuals without valid immigration status. Under the updated law, a person convicted of first-degree murder will continue to face potential punishments of death, life imprisonment without parole, or life imprisonment. However, the bill introduces a significant new requirement that if the person is foreign-born and was present in the United States without valid immigration documentation or in violation of their admission terms at the time of committing murder, they must be punished by death. This means such individuals would lose the potential option of life imprisonment, even if mitigating circumstances exist. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new sentencing guidelines. The language specifically targets undocumented immigrants or those who have violated their visa terms, potentially creating a more severe sentencing framework for non-citizens convicted of first-degree murder.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/04/2025)

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