HB1153

Crimes and punishments; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1153 increases penalties for distributing obscene material or child sexual abuse material.

Oklahoma HB1153 amends the Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material to increase penalties for those found guilty of distributing obscene materials or child sexual abuse material. The bill specifies that such individuals will be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for three to twenty years, a fine of at least $10,000, or both. Additionally, offenders must register as sex offenders under the Sex Offenders Registration Act. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Criminal Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading