House Bill No. 1346, introduced by Hasenbeck, seeks to amend various sections of Oklahoma law concerning child sexual exploitation and related offenses. A significant change proposed in the bill is the replacement of the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" throughout the relevant statutes, which aims to better reflect the nature of the crime. The bill also expands the responsibilities of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit to include a broader range of sex-related offenses and establishes stricter sentencing requirements for individuals convicted of serious crimes against children, mandating that they serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. Additionally, the bill outlines the liability of commercial entities that publish or distribute such materials online, allowing individuals to seek damages.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new classifications for criminal offenses, including Class B1 and Class D1, which encompass serious crimes such as child trafficking and various forms of fraud. It also revises definitions and penalties associated with child abuse and neglect, ensuring that offenders face appropriate consequences, including potential life imprisonment for the most severe offenses. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting children from exploitation and trafficking, while also streamlining existing laws and repealing outdated statutes. Overall, House Bill No. 1346 represents a comprehensive effort to modernize Oklahoma's legal framework regarding child protection and enhance penalties for offenders.

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