SB981

Bail; authorizing denial of bail under certain circumstance. Effective date.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB981 modifies bail conditions for certain violent offenses and high-risk situations.

Oklahoma SB981 amends the state's bail laws to establish a rebuttable presumption against bail for individuals arrested for violent offenses and subsequently charged with another violent crime while out on bond. It also presumes no conditions of release would assure community safety for those convicted of multiple felonies or DUI offenses with prior convictions. The bill updates statutory references and language, effective November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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0 Nay

16 Absent

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate