HB 1001
Crimes and punishments; Lauria and Ashley's Law; minimum prison sentences; effective date.
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Bill overview
House Bill 1001, known as Lauria and Ashley’s Law, increases the minimum prison sentences for certain violent crimes in Oklahoma. Specifically, it mandates longer prison terms for individuals convicted of offenses involving aggravated assault and sexual assault, aiming to provide greater punishment for these crimes. The bill also establishes an effective date for the changes. It was passed by the Oklahoma State Senate with amendments and is now law.
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