This bill amends Section 152 of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the statute of limitations for various criminal offenses. It modifies the timeframes within which certain crimes can be prosecuted, particularly focusing on crimes involving public funds, sexual offenses against children, and other specified crimes. Notably, the bill establishes that prosecutions for sexual crimes against children must be initiated by the victim's forty-fifth birthday, while those against adults can be commenced within twenty years after the crime's discovery. Additionally, it allows for indefinite prosecution of certain sexual crimes if physical evidence is preserved and DNA testing can identify the offender.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the prosecution of offenses related to child abuse and neglect, specifically including failure to report such abuse. It clarifies that prosecutions for various other crimes, such as criminal fraud and wildlife violations, have specific time limits ranging from three to seven years after the crime's commission or discovery. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-152