House Bill No. 1346, introduced by Hasenbeck, seeks to amend various sections of Oklahoma law concerning child sexual abuse material and related offenses. The bill replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" throughout the statutes, reflecting a shift in focus towards the nature of the crime. It also expands the definitions of unlawful acts, enhances penalties for serious crimes against children, and establishes stricter requirements for parole eligibility, mandating that individuals serve at least 85% of their sentences before becoming eligible. Additionally, the bill introduces a new classification system for offenses, including Class B1, B2, and B4, which encompasses serious crimes such as child neglect and trafficking, while repealing several existing statutes related to penalties for child abuse and obscenity.

Moreover, the bill establishes an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to address internet crimes against children, including solicitation for sexual abuse material and child sex trafficking. It outlines the responsibilities of interactive computer service providers regarding the removal of harmful content and specifies penalties for non-compliance. The legislation aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding child protection, enhance accountability for offenders, and improve the overall response to crimes involving child exploitation and abuse. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-13.1, 21-843.5, 21-1021.2, 21-1024.1, 21-1040.12a, 21-1040.80, 22-991h, 57-138, 57-332.16, 57-571, 57-582, 74-151.1
House Committee Substitute: 21-13.1, 21-843.5, 21-1021.2, 21-1024.1, 21-1040.12a, 21-1040.80, 22-991h, 57-138, 57-332.16, 57-571, 57-582, 74-151.1
Floor (House): 21-13.1, 21-843.5, 21-1021.2, 21-1024.1, 21-1040.12a, 21-1040.80, 22-991h, 57-138, 57-332.16, 57-571, 57-582, 74-151.1
Engrossed: 21-13.1, 21-843.5, 21-1021.2, 21-1024.1, 21-1040.12a, 21-1040.80, 22-991h, 57-138, 57-332.16, 57-571, 57-582, 74-151.1
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 21-13.1, 21-843.5, 21-1021.2, 21-1024.1, 21-1040.12a, 21-1040.80, 22-991h, 57-138, 57-332.16, 57-571, 57-582, 74-151.1