HB1591

Crimes and punishments; adding specific crimes to list of offenses; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/6/25

Oklahoma HB1591 adds specific crimes to the list of offenses requiring 85% prison sentence completion before parole eligibility.

Oklahoma HB1591 amends the state's criminal code to require individuals convicted of certain serious crimes to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill adds crimes such as aggravated trafficking, domestic abuse by strangulation, and aggravated assault upon a law officer to the list of offenses with this requirement. The changes apply to sentences imposed after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–1 · Mar 6, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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1 Nay

D

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Wolfley

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed