House Bill No. 1995 amends existing laws related to sex crimes in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the definitions and circumstances under which certain acts are classified as rape or sexual battery. The bill expands the definition of "employee of a school system" to include school resource officers and security guards, thereby increasing the protections for students under the legal custody or supervision of educational institutions. Additionally, it clarifies that sexual intercourse with a student by an employee of a school system is considered a crime if the student is between the ages of sixteen and twenty and is under the supervision of the school.

The bill also revises the penalties for various sexual offenses against minors, establishing stricter consequences for those convicted of making lewd proposals or engaging in inappropriate conduct with children under sixteen. It specifies that individuals convicted of certain offenses will face significant prison time, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders. The legislation declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these crimes to protect vulnerable populations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1111, 21-1123
House Committee Substitute: 21-1111, 21-1123
Floor (House): 21-1111, 21-1123
Floor (Senate): 21-1111, 21-1123
Engrossed: 21-1111, 21-1123
Enrolled (final version): 21-1111, 21-1123