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OK HB1861
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Roberts
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's obscenity and child pornography laws (Section 1031) to update penalty provisions for prostitution-related offenses under Sections 1029 and 1030
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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
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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
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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
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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