The bill amends Section 13.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the required service of a minimum percentage of a sentence for certain serious crimes. It modifies statutory references to various criminal offenses, updating the language to specify that individuals convicted of first and second degree murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes must serve at least eighty-five percent of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also introduces a new offense related to discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes, expanding the list of crimes that require this minimum service percentage.

Additionally, the bill updates the terminology used in the law, such as changing "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material," and clarifies the definitions of certain offenses. It removes references to specific sections of the law that are no longer applicable and ensures that individuals convicted of these serious crimes are not eligible for earned credits that would reduce their sentence below the eighty-five percent threshold. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-13.1
Floor (House): 21-13.1
Floor (Senate): 21-13.1
Engrossed: 21-13.1
Enrolled (final version): 21-13.1