This bill amends Section 1031 of the Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Pornography, specifically addressing penalties for various offenses related to prostitution and child prostitution. It establishes that individuals convicted of engaging in prostitution while knowingly infected with HIV will face felony charges with a maximum imprisonment of five years. Additionally, those convicted of child prostitution will face felony charges with a maximum imprisonment of ten years, along with escalating fines for repeat offenses. The bill also stipulates that violations occurring within 1,000 feet of a school or church will result in felony charges and similar penalties.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legal language that specifies the punishment for individuals violating paragraph 4 of subsection A of Section 1029, stating they will be guilty of a felony and punished according to the provisions of newly inserted paragraphs 1, 2, and 4 of subsection B of Section 1040.57. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1031