SB551

Crimes and punishment; modifying penalty provision related to child sexual abuse. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB551 modifies penalties for child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse and exploitation.

Oklahoma SB551 amends the penalty provisions for certain offenses involving child abuse and neglect. It specifies that any person convicted of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under fourteen years of age faces imprisonment or fines. The bill also addresses enabling child sexual exploitation and neglect by individuals responsible for a child's health, safety, or welfare.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

6 Yea

RRRDRR

1 Nay

D

History

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety