SB977

Crimes and punishments; prohibiting lewd acts or obscene material in public place. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB977 prohibits lewd acts and obscene material in public places, creating a felony for intentional exposure to minors.

Oklahoma SB977 amends the Oklahoma Statutes to prohibit lewd acts and obscene material in public places. It defines "lewd acts" as any sexual behavior imitating sex or sexual acts, groping, indecent exposure, display of replicas of genitalia, sexually touching oneself or someone else, or forcing someone else to sexually touch or observe sexual behavior. "Obscene material" is defined as per existing law. The bill creates a felony offense for intentionally displaying such acts or material in front of a minor.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading