Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals the statute of limitations and prohibits non-disclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Specifies that any provision of a settlement agreement that conceals the details of a child sexual abuse or child sexual exploitation claim is void and unenforceable (Sec. 3). 

• Requires identifying information concerning a victim of child sexual abuse or exploitation to be maintained as confidential (Sec. 3). 

• Amends an exception to sexual assault reporting requirements to provide that a health care professional is not required to report an apparent sexual offense committed between minors that is revealed during a medical history review, absent evidence or a report of coercion, exploitation, threat, or indimidation (Sec. 4). 

• Repeals the statute of limitations for specified sexual crimes against children (Sec. 5). 

• Specifies that this Act takes effect November 1, 2026 (Sec. 6).

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