Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 861 — Crimes and punishments; gang-related offenses; modifying reference to certain offense. Effective date.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 12, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 861 clarify the punishment for individuals involved in gang-related offenses. The bill now specifies that anyone who commits these offenses as part of their membership or association with a gang will face an additional five years of imprisonment, reinforcing the seriousness of these crimes. This amendment aims to strengthen the state’s efforts in addressing gang violence and illegal activities, making it clear that such involvement will lead to stricter legal consequences. The effective date for this new measure is set for November 1, 2025.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Weaver of the Senate and Turner of the House 5 An Act relating to crimes and punishments;
Weaver of the Senate and Turner and Manger of the House An Act relating to crimes and punishments;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Crimes and punishments BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
For purposes of this section, “criminal street gang” is defined by subsection F of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title and “gang-related offense” means those ENGR.
For purposes of this section, “criminal street gang” is defined by subsection F of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title and “gang-related offense” means those offenses enumerated in paragraphs 1 through 16 of subsection F of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title.
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861 Page 1 offenses enumerated in paragraphs 1 through 16 of subsection F of Section 856 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title.
6 Presiding Officer of the Senate 8 Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 30th day of April, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 91 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. Coauthored by Representative(s) Manger

  10. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  11. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary

  12. Referred to Criminal Judiciary

  13. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  14. First Reading

  15. Engrossed to House

  16. Referred for engrossment

  17. Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 5

  18. General Order, Considered

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)

  21. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  22. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  23. Authored by Senator Weaver

  24. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 91 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 73006
Unaffiliated 4002
Democrat 14000
Total 91008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Not Voting
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Not Voting
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democrat 2000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 41 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 3500
Total 41501
% of votes cast 87%11%0%2%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Nay
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Not Voting
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 861?
SB 861 is sponsored by District 24 (Republican) and Tim Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 861?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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