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OK SB1911

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Casey Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes "rape by instrumentation or attempt thereof" and "forcible sodomy" from the list of offenses where persons ages 15-17 are automatically treated as youthful offenders with possible certification as juvenile or adult

  • Requires persons ages 15-17 charged with rape in the first or second degree, attempt thereof, or rape by instrumentation to be tried as adults (removing district attorney discretion to charge as youthful offender for these offenses)

  • Removes "rape in the second degree" from the list of offenses where 16-17 year olds may be charged as youthful offenders at the district attorney's discretion

  • Updates statutory language and references throughout the Youthful Offender Act provisions

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Youthful Offender Act; prohibiting certification as a youthful offender for persons charged with certain sex offenses. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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