This bill amends several sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to crimes and punishments, specifically focusing on aiding suicide, electronic communications, 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 specific penalties, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also expands the applicability of certain felony offenses and makes the language gender-neutral throughout the relevant sections. Additionally, it repeals previous sections that outlined punishments for aiding suicide and attempts, thereby consolidating the legal framework.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new prohibitions against certain communications through online platforms, defining the term and modifying punishments for related misdemeanor and felony offenses. It also enhances the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act by prohibiting specific actions and creating new felony offenses related to computer misuse. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and clarify the legal language surrounding these issues while increasing penalties for violations.

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