All Roll Calls
Yes: 94 • No: 39
OklahomaHB 1217Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse
Obscene material; making certain acts unlawful; codification; emergency.
Sponsored By: Kevin West (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Criminal penalties for obscene performances
If you are convicted of violating the ban, you face a misdemeanor. You can get up to 1 year in county jail. You can be fined between $500 and $1,000. The court can impose both jail and a fine.
Law takes effect immediately
The law declares an emergency and takes effect right away. The ban and other rules apply from the date of passage and approval.
Ban on obscene public shows near minors
You cannot put on an adult performance with obscene material in a public place when minors can see it. Local governments cannot allow or organize such shows on public property. A minor is an unmarried person under 18. A public place is an area the general public can enter for free; places that require admission or keep out minors are not public places under this law. Obscene material uses the meaning set in another state law.
Local authority limited and liability shield
This state law overrides local rules that conflict with it. A city or county cannot rely on an older ordinance or license that conflicts with this section. If a local government follows the law in good faith, it is not liable for someone else’s violation. This protects cities and counties that act in line with the statute.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin West
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Bullard
Republican • Senate
Dusty Deevers
Republican • Senate
Warren Hamilton
Republican • Senate
Cody Maynard
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 8
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 8
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 2
House vote • 3/25/2025
emergency
Yes: 79 • No: 17
House vote • 2/27/2025
emergency
Yes: 10 • No: 3
House vote • 2/19/2025
emergency
Yes: 5 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/09/2025
5/12/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/5/2025HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/5/2025SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
5/5/2025HouseReferred for enrollment
5/1/2025HouseEngrossed measure signed, returned to House
5/1/2025SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 8
5/1/2025SenateGeneral Order, Considered
5/1/2025SenateCoauthored by Senator Hamilton
5/1/2025SenateCoauthored by Senator Deevers
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on General Order
4/24/2025SenateReported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
4/22/2025SenateSecond Reading referred to Judiciary
4/1/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/26/2025SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
3/26/2025HouseReferred for engrossment
3/25/2025HouseThird Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 79 Nays: 17
3/25/2025HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Maynard
3/25/2025HouseGeneral Order
3/25/2025HouseCR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
2/27/2025HouseAuthored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
2/19/2025HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary
2/19/2025HouseReferred to Criminal Judiciary
2/4/2025HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
2/4/2025HouseAuthored by Representative West (Kevin)
2/3/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/5/2025
Floor (Senate)
4/23/2025
Senate Committee Report
4/22/2025
Engrossed
3/26/2025
Floor (House)
3/2/2025
House Committee Report
2/27/2025
House Policy Committee Report
2/19/2025
Introduced
1/15/2025
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