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OK SB1810
OK SB1810Human 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
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
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 protections and services for victims of human trafficking by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for services, including shelter and support, for these victims. It also requires that human trafficking programs and shelters be certified by the Attorney General, establishing rules and standards for their operation, and allows for the admissibility of expert testimony regarding the effects of human trafficking on victims in court. The bill clarifies definitions related to human trafficking, modifies existing laws concerning domestic violence and sexual assault programs to include human trafficking services, and ensures the confidentiality of victim information. Additionally, it allows domestic violence or human trafficking shelters to provide temporary shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of abuse or trafficking, and expands a statewide telephone communication service to include victims of human trafficking. The Attorney General is also granted authority to collect information related to human trafficking services for oversight and evaluation purposes, with provisions for confidentiality of this data.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1810&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1810%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1810%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1810%20INT.PDF |
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