This bill amends Section 19c of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes to facilitate the expungement of criminal records for individuals who are victims of human trafficking. It removes the requirement of demonstrating "good cause" for expungement and expands eligibility to include any criminal offenses committed as a result of being a victim of human trafficking, rather than limiting it to prostitution-related offenses. The bill also clarifies notice requirements for expungement petitions, mandates that filing fees and costs be waived, and requires that hearings on these petitions be closed to the public.

Additionally, the bill outlines the considerations courts must take into account when determining if a person was a victim of human trafficking, including definitions from state and federal law and the possibility of presumption based on documentation or expert testimony. The burden of proof for expungement is set at a preponderance of the evidence, and courts are directed to grant petitions if this burden is met. Importantly, victims can seek expungement relief at any time, regardless of how much time has passed since the offense. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.