This bill amends Oklahoma law to enhance penalties for human trafficking offenses and clarify definitions related to the crime. It establishes that individuals convicted of human trafficking will face a Class A2 felony charge, with a minimum sentence of five years or life imprisonment, requiring them to serve at least 85% of their sentence before being eligible for parole. For cases involving victims who are minors or have an intellectual disability, the penalties are even more severe, mandating a sentence of 15 years to life with no eligibility for parole. The bill also introduces a detailed definition of coercion and various forms of human trafficking, aiming to strengthen the legal framework to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.

In addition to the human trafficking provisions, the bill introduces a structured grading system for inmate performance, categorizing it into five levels: Outstanding, Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor. It specifies that inmates convicted of serious felonies, including assault, murder, robbery, and sexual crimes, will not be eligible for credits based on satisfactory performance. The bill mandates the creation of adjustment review committees within the Department of Corrections to assess inmate performance every four months and allows for additional achievement credits for educational accomplishments. It emphasizes the importance of accurate record-keeping regarding inmate time served and performance, with reports to be provided quarterly to both the Department of Corrections and the inmates. An emergency clause is included for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-13.1, 21-748, 57-138