Bill > HB3350

This bill updates language in Oklahoma law concerning sentencing in murder cases, specifically amending Section 701.11 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The changes clarify that it is "the jury" that unanimously finds statutory aggravating circumstances beyond a reasonable doubt, rather than just "it," and specifies that these aggravating circumstances are enumerated in Section 701.12 of this "title" (referring to the entire body of law related to crimes and punishments) instead of just this "act." This ensures that for a death penalty to be imposed, the jury must unanimously agree on at least one statutory aggravating circumstance and that this circumstance is not outweighed by any mitigating circumstances. The bill also sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3350&Session=2600