The bill amends various sections of Oklahoma law concerning crimes and punishments, particularly focusing on Class A3 and Class B3 offenses. It introduces new definitions and updates statutory references, with an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the classification of certain offenses. Key modifications include a revised definition of assault and battery, the repeal of outdated statutes, and a comprehensive list of offenses categorized under Class A3 and Class B3, which includes serious crimes such as domestic assault, child abuse, and trafficking. The bill also clarifies legal language by replacing references to "Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes" with "this title" and removes outdated language regarding the act's effective date.

Additionally, the bill enhances the legal framework surrounding domestic violence and drug trafficking. It increases penalties for trafficking fentanyl and carfentanil, modifies classifications for assault and battery, and establishes stricter penalties for domestic abuse, particularly against pregnant women or in the presence of children. New classifications for domestic abuse offenses are introduced, including specific penalties for repeat offenders and those resulting in great bodily injury. The bill mandates participation in batterers intervention programs and requires prosecutors to provide the court with a history of the defendant's past convictions related to domestic abuse prior to sentencing. It also clarifies the definition of "great bodily injury" and ensures that victims are not charged fees in connection with the prosecution of related offenses. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Introduced: 21-644