Bill No. 630 amends Oklahoma's rape laws by expanding the definition of rape to include additional circumstances under which sexual intercourse is considered non-consensual. Specifically, the bill introduces new legal language that includes provisions for situations where the victim is a student or under the legal custody of a school system and engages in sexual intercourse with an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of that school system. This change aims to enhance protections for vulnerable individuals, particularly minors and students, against sexual exploitation by those in positions of authority.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "employee of an institution of higher education" to encompass faculty, adjunct faculty, instructors, volunteers, and employees of businesses contracting with the institution, while explicitly excluding enrolled students who are close in age to the victim. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1111
Floor (Senate): 21-1111
Engrossed: 21-1111