This bill amends Section 15 of Chapter 366 of the Oklahoma Statutes to update the classification of Class D2 criminal offenses, which will take effect on or after January 1, 2026. The amendments include changes to the language used to describe offenses, such as changing "Attempt" to "Attempting" and adding specific offenses to the Class D2 category, including various forms of escape, aggravated assault on medical providers, and multiple abortion-related offenses. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 1289.18 of Title 21, which pertains to the Oklahoma Firearms Act of 1971.

The bill also outlines the penalties for Class D2 offenses, specifying that individuals convicted of these offenses may face imprisonment for up to two years, with certain conditions based on prior convictions. It establishes different sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders, including longer terms for those with multiple prior convictions. Furthermore, specific offenses are exempt from the standard penalty provisions, allowing for alternative punishments as defined in existing Oklahoma statutes. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1289.18