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OK HB2054

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Preston Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the fine threshold for misdemeanor expungement eligibility from $501 to $1,001 for offenses without imprisonment, and from $500 to $1,000 for offenses with imprisonment or suspended sentences

  • Reduces the waiting period for misdemeanor conviction expungements from 5 years to 3 years after the end of the last sentence

  • Reduces the misdemeanor-free period required for nonviolent felony expungement from 7 years to 5 years

  • Removes the cap of "not more than two" felony convictions for expungement eligibility, allowing persons with one or more felony convictions or deferred sentences to seek expungement after 10 years

  • Adds new expungement category for persons who successfully complete diversion programs for misdemeanor or felony offenses, making them immediately eligible upon completion of program conditions and payment of all fines and fees

  • Restores firearm rights for persons who receive felony conviction expungements, including the right to possess weapons, carry handguns under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, and perform duties as a peace officer or gunsmith

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; modifying certain qualifications; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

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

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