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 85% 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, which will also require the same 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 ensures that individuals convicted of these specified crimes will not be eligible for earned credits or any other reductions that would allow them to serve less than 85% of their imposed sentence. The effective date for this legislation is set for 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