House Bill No. 1066 amends Section 1077 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding bail on appeal. The bill allows bail on appeal for misdemeanor convictions and felony cases where the punishment is a fine only, while explicitly prohibiting bail for certain serious offenses, including murder, kidnapping for extortion, and various sexual and drug-related crimes. Notably, the bill updates the effective date for the prohibition of bail on appeal from "the effective date of this act" to "April 17, 1969," and adds new offenses to the list of those for which bail is not permitted, including abuse against an intimate partner and child abuse.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the discretion to grant or refuse bail in other felony cases lies with the court, and if bail is granted, the court must provide a reason for its decision. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.