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OK SB1245

OK SB1245
Felony offenses; modifying application of certain deferred judgement procedure. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to felony offenses; amending Section 13, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20M), which relates to Class C2 offenses; modifying provisions of certain felony offense; conforming statutory references; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991c, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 991c), which relates to deferred sentences; modifying application of certain deferred judgment procedure; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to driving under the influence; modifying provisions of certain felony offense; conforming language; updating statutory language and references; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 172, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to driving under the influence; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to driving under the influence; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11- 902, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-902), which relates to driving under the influence; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to felony offenses, specifically addressing deferred judgments, driving under the influence (DUI) penalties, and criminal classifications. The bill makes several key changes to existing law, including expanding the list of Class C2 felony offenses, adjusting the deferred judgment procedure, and modifying penalties for driving under the influence. For deferred judgments, the bill clarifies that the procedure applies only to defendants without previous felony convictions and allows courts more flexibility in granting deferred judgments. In the driving under the influence section, the bill introduces new felony classifications for repeat offenders, specifying different punishment levels based on the number of previous convictions. The bill also updates language around DUI penalties, including mandatory assessments, treatment requirements, and potential imprisonment terms. These changes aim to provide more structured and potentially more severe consequences for repeat offenders while maintaining options for rehabilitation. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026, giving state agencies and courts time to prepare for the new provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)

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