This bill amends Section 856.3 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to gang-related offenses. The amendments include a modification of the language regarding the punishment for individuals who attempt or commit a gang-related offense as a condition of membership in a criminal street gang or while associated with gang members. Specifically, the bill changes the phrasing from "Upon conviction, the violator shall be punished by incarceration" to "punishable upon conviction by imprisonment," clarifying the nature of the penalty. Additionally, it specifies that the imprisonment term is five years, which is to be served in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is in addition to any other penalties that may be imposed.

The bill also updates the definition of a criminal street gang and the offenses considered gang-related by removing outdated references to specific paragraphs and titles within the statute. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the language and clarify the penalties associated with gang-related offenses in Oklahoma.