HB1994

Crimes and punishments; increasing certain age limitation for rape; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1994 increases the age limit for rape from 16 to 18 years old.

Oklahoma HB1994 amends the definition of rape to increase the age limit for victims from 16 to 18 years old. It modifies the age limitations on convictions for rape, allowing for convictions only if the victim is under 18 and the perpetrator is at least four years older. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Current
Criminal Judiciary Committee
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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