The bill amends Section 856.3 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to gang-related offenses. It establishes that any individual who attempts or commits a gang-related offense as a condition of membership in a criminal street gang or while associated with such a gang will be guilty of a felony. The bill modifies the language regarding punishment, stating that upon conviction, the offender will face imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term of five years, in addition to any other penalties imposed.
Additionally, the bill updates statutory language and references, including the definition of a criminal street gang and the enumeration of gang-related offenses. It removes outdated language and clarifies that the definitions and offenses referenced are contained within the same title of the Oklahoma Statutes. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.