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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
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/23/2026
Passed
05/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1810 By: Weaver of the Senate and West (Tammy) of the House An Act relating to human trafficking; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 748, as last amended by Section 18 of Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1627 of the 2nd Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, 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. SUBJECT: Human trafficking

AI Summary

This bill expands protections and services for victims of human trafficking by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for services and requiring the certification of certain shelters and programs. It amends existing laws to include human trafficking within the scope of domestic violence and sexual assault programs, allowing the Attorney General's office to provide services for victims of human trafficking, similar to those for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The bill also clarifies that expert testimony regarding the effects of human trafficking on victims is admissible in court, modifies penalties for human trafficking offenses, and ensures that shelters and programs providing services to victims of human trafficking are subject to certification by the Attorney General, with specific rules and standards to be established. Additionally, it expands a statewide telephone communication service to include victims of human trafficking and makes provisions for human trafficking shelters to provide care to minor mothers who are victims of trafficking.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (on 05/12/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
  • ‐ Victim Compensation

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