Bill > HB3764

This bill, known as the Foreign Terrorist Organization Felony Enhancement Act, creates new provisions for sentencing individuals convicted of felonies in Oklahoma. It defines a "designated foreign terrorist organization" as any group officially labeled as such by the U.S. Department of State, a designation made under federal law (specifically, Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act). The core of the act is that if a person commits a felony and is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to have been a member of, acting on behalf of, or knowingly supporting such a designated organization at the time of the offense, their sentence will be significantly increased. Specifically, the prison term and any fines will be at least double the maximum allowed for the original felony, and this enhancement applies in addition to any mandatory minimum sentences. Furthermore, these enhanced sentences cannot be suspended or deferred, meaning the individual must serve the full increased time. Courts are required to confirm the organization's designation status by checking official records like the Federal Register, and the prosecution must prove the defendant's affiliation or support beyond a reasonable doubt. This affiliation or support is also considered an aggravating factor, impacting decisions about bail, probation, parole, and sentence modifications. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

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