The bill amends various sections of Oklahoma law to enhance the legal framework surrounding child sexual abuse material and related offenses. It replaces the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" throughout the legislation, reflecting a more accurate understanding of these crimes. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "reasonable age verification methods," and establishes liability for commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute such material online. Additionally, it modifies sentencing requirements for serious offenses, mandating that individuals convicted of crimes related to child sexual abuse material serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also repeals several existing statutes related to child abuse penalties, streamlining the legal response to these offenses.

Furthermore, the bill expands the scope of the Sex Offenders Registration Act to include individuals convicted of certain crimes in other jurisdictions, as long as those offenses would be considered crimes in Oklahoma. It establishes an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate internet crimes against children and promote safe internet use. The legislation aims to strengthen protections against child exploitation, enhance penalties for serious crimes, and improve the overall legal response to offenses involving vulnerable populations. 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