House Bill No. 2105 amends various sections of Oklahoma law to update the classification and penalties for felony offenses. It introduces a new classification, Class A3, which encompasses serious crimes such as domestic assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault on law enforcement, while modifying the existing Class B1 classification to include offenses like aiding suicide and child neglect. The bill also updates internal statutory citations, including a change from Section 752 to Section 751 for the crime of maiming, and requires specific jury instructions related to these offenses. Additionally, it introduces new Class B5 offenses related to domestic abuse and animal cruelty, and specifies penalties for these crimes to align with existing statutes.
Furthermore, the bill addresses the transfer of inmates from county jails to penal facilities when capacity is exceeded, mandating timely notification and transport procedures. It clarifies the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections regarding housing costs for inmates during this process and establishes a policy for scheduling transfers. The bill also includes provisions for the management of inmates with pending charges and allows for monthly invoicing of housing costs by the county sheriff or jail trust administrator. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the legal framework surrounding felony classifications and improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system in Oklahoma, with the act set to take effect on January 1, 2026.