SB502

Crimes and punishment; creating felony offense. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB502 makes cannibalism a felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Oklahoma SB502 introduces a new felony offense for committing cannibalism, defined as the willful ingestion of human flesh, blood, or tissue. The bill specifies that anyone convicted of this crime will face imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for up to 14 years. The law is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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Current
Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett