This bill introduces a new section to the Oklahoma Evidence Code, specifically Section 2803.4 of Title 12, which addresses the admissibility of certain statements in legal proceedings related to serious crimes such as poisoning, shooting, or assault with intent to kill. The bill stipulates that statements made by the victim to law enforcement officers, in applications for protective orders, or as testimony during hearings, will be admissible in both pretrial and posttrial criminal and juvenile delinquency prosecutions, provided these statements are made within one week of the incident.

The effective date for this new law is set for November 1, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance the ability of the legal system to utilize timely victim statements in relevant cases, potentially improving the prosecution of violent crimes.