Oklahoma SB594 modifies penalties and definitions for child abuse and neglect offenses.
Oklahoma SB594 amends the state's criminal code to modify penalties and definitions for various child abuse and neglect offenses. It introduces stricter penalties for offenses such as child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, and enabling failure to protect from child abuse or neglect. The bill also updates statutory language and definitions to clarify the scope of these offenses. Effective January 1, 2026, the new provisions include enhanced penalties, including life imprisonment for certain offenses, and establish mandatory post-imprisonment supervision for certain convictions.
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