Bill > HB1307

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.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1307&Session=2600