Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 601 — Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.

Last action — Coauthored by Senator Mann

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    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 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 601 includes a new provision that creates a moratorium on executions in Oklahoma, effectively pausing all current death penalty sentences. It also establishes a task force to examine the death penalty, ensuring thorough discussion and analysis on its implementation. This change is significant because it reflects a shift towards further scrutiny of capital punishment, potentially leading to reforms in how it is applied in the state.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 601 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION March 4, 2025 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Rader 6 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to the death penalty;
601 By:
Rader 6 An Act relating to the death penalty;
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB601 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
No.
1797 Page 1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB601 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) A.
No.
1797 Page 2 A.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB601 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) D.
No.
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SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB601 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) J.
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60-1-1797 CN 3/4/2025 5:28:41 PM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY March 4, 2025 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB601 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Senator Mann

  2. Coauthored by Senator Nice

  3. Coauthored by Representative Schreiber

  4. Coauthored by Representative Hefner

  5. Coauthored by Representative Williams (principal House author)

  6. Placed on General Order

  7. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed

  8. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  9. Authored by Senator Rader

  10. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 3 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.

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Votes

Judiciary

Passed 5 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 3300
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 5301
% of votes cast 56%33%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB601 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 1797) — Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Brent Howard Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 601?
SB 601 is sponsored by Dave Rader (Republican) and Danny Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 601?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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