HB1861

Crimes and punishments; providing statutory reference for prostitution-related offense; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/5/25

Oklahoma HB1861 amends the law on prostitution-related offenses, including penalties and community service requirements.

Oklahoma HB1861 amends the Oklahoma Statutes to provide statutory references for prostitution-related offenses. It specifies that individuals convicted of certain prostitution offenses will face misdemeanor or felony charges, with fines and imprisonment terms. For example, engaging in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV is a felony. The bill also mandates community service hours between 40 and 80 for certain convictions and requires courts to notify the county superintendent of public health of such convictions. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–1 · Mar 5, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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1 Nay

D

History

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Enacting clause stricken