This bill amends Section 589 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which addresses false reporting of crimes. The legislation modifies the existing misdemeanor offense by introducing a new felony offense for individuals who willfully and knowingly make false reports that accuse someone of a felony. Specifically, if the false report pertains to a misdemeanor, the offender will face misdemeanor penalties, while a felony accusation will result in felony penalties that align with the punishments for the crime falsely reported. The bill also updates the statutory language for clarity.

Additionally, the bill establishes a felony offense for communicating false information about a missing child that triggers an AMBER alert, with penalties including up to one year of imprisonment or a fine of at least $1,000. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.