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SB 870 - Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities - Oklahoma Key Vote

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Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

Vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt


Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

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Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases accountability and reporting mechanisms for incidents of sexual abuse or exploitation of juveniles in state-run facilities in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

  • Increases accountability and reporting mechanisms for incidents of sexual abuse or exploitation of juveniles in state-run facilities in Oklahoma (Sec. 1-6).

  • establishes the Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act, mandating that any employee, contractor, or third party working in or around a state-run juvenile facility must report any suspected sexual misconduct immediately (Sec. 1-6).

  • Specifies that reports are to be made to both the facility supervisor and the Office of Juvenile Oversight (Sec. 1-6).

  • Specifies that failing to report such incidents could result in felony charges, with penalties including a fine of up to $5,000, prison time, or both (Sec. 1-6).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning November 1, 2025 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Title: Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities

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