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OK SB1758

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark McCullough

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows district attorneys to prosecute individuals who knowingly send obscene material or child pornography into Oklahoma through electronic transmission.

  • Establishes jurisdiction in any district where the transmission is sent or received, and deems violators subject to Oklahoma jurisdiction if they access any computer or electronic device within the state.

  • Provides graduated misdemeanor penalties for minors under 18 who transmit obscene or erotic material of real persons under 18, ranging from $500-$1,800 in fines plus community service (40-80 hours) depending on recipient age, consent, and number of recipients.

  • Creates separate penalty tiers: consent with 5 or fewer recipients (lowest), non-consensual or 6+ recipients (middle), and anyone under 13 regardless of consent or distribution (highest).

  • Effective date: November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; allowing district attorneys to take action for certain transmissions. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

coauthored by Shortey

2/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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