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SB 1609·OK·senate

Oklahoma Evidence Code; providing for admissibility of certain statements. Effective date.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Haste
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Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)

Feb 4, 2026

Summary

The bill makes certain victim statements about poisoning, shooting, or assault with intent to kill admissible in court. It applies when the victim tells police, files a protective order, or testifies at a protective order hearing within one week of the incident. This expands the evidence rules for both criminal and juvenile delinquent prosecutions.

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