This bill amends Section 152 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the statute of limitations for various criminal offenses. The bill increases the time frame for prosecuting certain crimes, specifically extending the period for crimes such as bribery, embezzlement, and conspiracy to defraud the state to seven years after the discovery of the crime. Additionally, it establishes a five-year statute of limitations for specific offenses related to public money and school districts. Notably, the bill allows for prosecutions of sexual crimes against children and other serious offenses to be initiated at any time, removing previous time constraints.

The bill also introduces provisions that enable prosecutions for certain sexual crimes against adults to be commenced at any time, provided that physical evidence is preserved and DNA testing can establish probable cause. It clarifies that no prosecution can rely solely on repressed memories recovered through psychotherapy unless supported by independent evidence. Furthermore, the bill includes penalties for individuals who knowingly make false claims regarding these offenses. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-152