Crimes and punishment; Class A3 and B3 offenses; assault and battery; modifying certain definition; repealers. Effective date.

Summary

The bill updates Oklahoma law by adding dozens of specific offenses—such as domestic assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault on police, child sexual abuse, terrorism, and certain arson crimes—to the Class A3 category, and adds offenses like embezzlement of state property, public‑building arson, and repeat domestic abuse to the Class B3 category. It also repeals earlier versions of the assault‑and‑battery statute and aligns statutory references. The changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 and were signed by the governor on May 21, 2026.

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