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OK SB1810

OK SB1810
Human trafficking; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs. 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 human trafficking; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 748, as last amended by Section 20, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 748), which relates to human trafficking; requiring admissibility of certain expert testimony; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18p-1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2024, 18p-3, 18p-4, 18p-5, 18p-6, 18p-7, and 18p-8 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18p-1), which relate to domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services; modifying definition; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; providing for confidentiality of certain information; authorizing human trafficking shelters to provide certain services; expanding certain telephone communication service to victims of human trafficking; requiring Attorney General to promulgate rules for certification of human trafficking programs and services; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs by the Attorney General; authorizing Attorney General or district attorney to bring certain actions; authorizing Attorney General to collect certain information; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill expands the Attorney General's authority and responsibilities concerning human trafficking victims and services. It allows the Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking, including shelter and other necessary support, and requires the Attorney General to establish rules for certifying human trafficking shelters and programs, which will then need to be certified by the Attorney General. The bill also clarifies that expert testimony regarding the effects of human trafficking on victims will be admissible in court, and it updates existing laws to include "human trafficking" alongside domestic violence and sexual assault in various provisions related to victim services, program definitions, confidentiality of records, and the operation of shelters. Additionally, it modifies penalties for human trafficking offenses, particularly when the victim is a minor, and ensures that certain services provided by human trafficking shelters to minor mothers are protected.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 2/17/2026 Room 230) (on 02/17/2026)

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