OklahomaHB 3040Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Crimes and punishments; expanding zone of safety to include certain places; effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

All rules start Nov. 1, 2026

The law takes effect November 1, 2026. All safety zones, prohibitions, penalties, definitions, and exceptions start on that date.

Exceptions for school pickup, care, worship

Starting November 1, 2026, a custodial parent or legal guardian who is a registered sex offender may enter a school or licensed child care for a short, reasonable time to enroll, drop off, or pick up their child during regular hours or approved activities. They must tell administrators their registered status before entry and update the expected times each month or as required. Anyone getting medical treatment at a state-licensed hospital or medical facility is exempt, but this does not include counseling, social or rehab services, or sex-offender treatment programs. A registered person may attend worship at a recognized church if they notify the religious leader and obtain written permission.

Stronger safety zones around kids

Starting November 1, 2026, the law expands child-safety zones. Registered sex offenders cannot loiter within 500 feet of schools, licensed child care, playgrounds, parks, or places that mainly serve kids like skating rinks, youth centers, pools, arcades, and amusement or water parks. People labeled habitual or aggravated sex offenders cannot enter any safety zone. A registered offender also cannot loiter within 1,000 feet of that victim’s home. A “park” includes outdoor recreation areas run or supported by a homeowners’ association or any level of government. These rules also apply to certain out-of-state offenders with similar convictions involving victims under 16.

Felony penalties for zone violations

Starting November 1, 2026, violating safety-zone rules is a Class D1 felony. A court can fine up to $2,500, order imprisonment as set in state law, or both. A second or later conviction has the same felony class and fine limit. These penalties do not change any other court-ordered limits or laws that already apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Josh West
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Warren Hamilton
Republican • Senate
Max Wolfley
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 147 • No: 10

Senate vote • 5/4/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 40 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Committee vote: Judiciary

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 86 • No: 5

House vote • 2/26/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026