This bill amends several sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to crimes and punishments, specifically focusing on aiding suicide, telecommunication offenses, and computer crimes. It modifies the punishment for aiding suicide and aiding an attempt to commit suicide, establishing that individuals found guilty of these offenses will face felony charges with significant fines and imprisonment terms. The bill also introduces new provisions that hold individuals accountable if their felony offenses are shown to be the proximate cause of a victim's suicide or attempted suicide. Additionally, the language in these sections has been made gender-neutral.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of unlawful telecommunication and electronic communications to include actions conducted through online platforms, with increased penalties for repeat offenders. It also introduces new prohibitions against using computers or electronic devices to encourage self-harm or suicide. The bill repeals previous sections related to the punishment for aiding suicide and aims to modernize the legal framework surrounding these issues. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-817, 21-818