HB2705

Sexual assault victims; directing law enforcement agencies to inform sexual assault victims of the status of certain evidence; codification; effective date.

Complete·5/8/25

Oklahoma HB2705 mandates law enforcement agencies to inform sexual assault victims about the status of their forensic evidence.

Oklahoma HB2705 requires law enforcement agencies to inform sexual assault victims about the status of their forensic evidence upon request. Victims can submit written requests, and agencies may deny disclosure if it would compromise an ongoing investigation. The bill codifies these provisions in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 142C-6 of Title 21, effective November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

May 1, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 1, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House