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OK HB1861

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's obscenity and child pornography laws (Section 1031) to update penalty provisions for prostitution-related offenses under Sections 1029 and 1030

  • Standard prostitution violations remain misdemeanors with 30 days to 1 year jail time and escalating fines: $2,500 (first offense), $5,000 (second), $7,500 (third or subsequent), plus 40-80 hours community service possible

  • Prostitution while knowingly HIV-infected is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment; child prostitution offenses carry up to 10 years imprisonment with fines ranging from $5,000 to $15,000

  • Prostitution offenses within 1,000 feet of a school or church are elevated to felonies with up to 5 years imprisonment plus the escalating fine structure

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; providing statutory reference for prostitution-related offense; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

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