The bill amends Section 1111 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the definition and circumstances of rape. The amendments expand the scope of the crime by including new categories of victims and perpetrators. Specifically, the bill introduces provisions that classify sexual intercourse as rape when it involves a victim who is a student or under the legal custody of a school system and engages in sexual acts with an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of that school system. Additionally, it addresses situations involving victims in the legal custody of state or federal agencies and their interactions with foster parents or applicants.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "employee of an institution of higher education" to include faculty, adjunct faculty, instructors, and volunteers, while explicitly excluding enrolled students who are close in age to the victim. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections for vulnerable populations and ensure accountability for those in positions of authority over them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1111
Floor (House): 21-1111
Floor (Senate): 21-1111
Engrossed: 21-1111
Enrolled (final version): 21-1111