These are the significant Oklahoma criminal laws that went into effect in 2017:
- SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor
- Illegal To Practice Massage Therapy Without A License
- Seduction & Slander Now Legal
- Presentence Investigation Changes
- Left Lane Only For Passing
- Minors Prohibited From Using Tanning Facilities
- Military 21 & Older Can Carry Handgun Without Permit
- Change To Statute Of Limitations For Child Sexual Abuse Victims
- Oklahoma Legislature Jacks Up More Fees On Defendants
- Domestic Abuse Victims Can Transfer Wireless Phone Numbers & Utilities
- All Rape By Instrumentation Is Now First Degree Rape
- Statute Of Limitations Change For Sexual Crimes Against Children
- Must Instruct Jury On Definition Of Consent In Sex Crime Cases
- Sex Offender Registration Requirements Change
- Charging State Subcontractors With Sex Crimes
- Harsher Punishment For Cop Killers
- Risk And Needs Assessment For Prisoners
- Marijuana Definition Changed
- New Drugs Added To Schedules
- Self-Defense Exception Added To Pointing A Weapon
- Handguns In Courthouses
- New Prohibited Areas For Carrying Handguns
- Military Gets Handgun License
- Motorcycle Concealed Carry
- Handgun Added To Definitions In Self-Defense and Firearms Acts
- Immunity For Business Owners For Weapons While In The Scope Of Employment
- Domestic Violence Court Program
- New Trespass & Damage To Critical Infrastructure Law
- Doesn’t Matter If You Don’t Know Human Trafficking Victim’s Age
- Misdemeanors Removed From DNA Fee
- Notification Of Crime Victims
- Victims Impact Panel Changes
- Destruction Of Obscene Material & Child Pornography
- Laws Outlawing Activities By Telephone Company & Message Carriers Repealed
This is likely the most comprehensive list of 2017 Oklahoma criminal laws around. I personally researched and wrote each post. I owe it to my clients to be knowledgeable on the changes in law. Writing this annual list is an opportunity to educate myself and the public. I welcome any feedback you have on this list or future updates to Oklahoma criminal laws.