OK SB599

Persons convicted of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under 14 years of age become eligible for death penalty or life without parole on first offense, removing the previous requirement for a prior conviction of similar offenses

Lewd or indecent acts against children under 12 years old carry expanded punishment options including death penalty, with the minimum sentence reduced from 25 years to 10 years, and adding life or life without parole as sentencing alternatives

Amends 21 O.S. Section 843.5 (child abuse) and Section 1123 (lewd or indecent acts to a child) to modify punishment eligibility and scope for crimes against children

Fines for child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, enabling offenses, and child sexual exploitation range from $500 to $5,000, with imprisonment up to life depending on the specific offense and victim's age

Effective date: November 1, 2025