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OK HB1886

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan May

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Oklahoma Human Trafficking Justice for Victims and Advocacy Act of 2025" and increases minimum prison sentences for human trafficking of minors from 10 years to 15 years, with penalties up to life without parole and fines up to $250,000

  • Requires convicted traffickers to pay for victims' psychological evaluations and counseling services performed by psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, or social workers

  • Establishes a statewide Human Trafficking Awareness and Education Program under the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Response Unit to provide training for law enforcement and schools on trafficking prevention and online recruitment tactics

  • Expands victims' rights to include treatment as crime victims rather than defendants, written notification of constitutional and statutory rights, and information about financial assistance and social services

  • Effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Human trafficking; creating the Oklahoma Human Trafficking Justice for Victims and Advocacy Act of 2025; increasing penalties for certain unlawful act; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/23/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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