Oklahoma Bills Strengthen Sexual Assault Reporting and Student Protections

AG: Oklahoma Newsroom

Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced the passage of Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, which enhance sexual assault reporting requirements and student protections. SB 1730 mandates law enforcement to forward sex offender registration-related complaints to the OSBI within one month, and SB 1733 requires school employees to report suspected student abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours.

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What changed

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has applauded the passage of two Senate Bills, SB 1730 and SB 1733, by the Oklahoma Senate. SB 1730 requires law enforcement agencies to forward sexual assault complaints that would necessitate sex offender registration to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within one month of receipt, regardless of whether an arrest is made. This aims to prevent the loss of evidence and aid in identifying repeat offenders. SB 1733 mandates that all public and private school employees report suspected sexual abuse or misconduct involving a student to law enforcement within 24 hours, prior to initiating any internal school investigation.

These legislative changes impose new reporting obligations on law enforcement and school employees in Oklahoma. Law enforcement must now ensure timely forwarding of specific complaints to the OSBI, and school personnel have a strict 24-hour window to report suspected abuse to external authorities. Compliance with these new mandates is crucial to avoid potential repercussions and ensure the protection of students and the accountability of offenders. The bills now proceed to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

What to do next

Ensure law enforcement forwards sex offender registration-related complaints to OSBI within one month.
Ensure school employees report suspected student sexual abuse or misconduct to law enforcement within 24 hours.

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Drummond applauds passage of bills that strengthen sexual assault reporting, student protections

Tweet PRINT Email Thursday, March 19, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (March 19, 2026) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond applauded the Oklahoma Senate for passing Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, legislation that strengthens sexual assault reporting requirements and protects students from abuse.

"These bills are a critical step toward ensuring that predators are held accountable and that our children are protected," said Drummond. "Sex offenders prey on the vulnerable, and every missed report is a missed opportunity for justice. I commend Senator Kristen Thompson, who authored these bills, and the Oklahoma Senate for acting decisively. I urge the House to do the same."

Senate Bill 1730 requires law enforcement to forward a report to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within one month of receiving a complaint that, if substantiated, would require sex offender registration, even if no arrest is made. The goal is to prevent evidence of previous sexual misconduct from falling through the cracks and to help law enforcement identify repeat offenders early in an investigation. SB 1730 passed 37-to-6.

Senate Bill 1733 requires public and private school employees to report suspected sexual abuse or misconduct involving a student to law enforcement within 24 hours, before any internal school investigation begins. SB 1733 passed unanimously, 44-to-0.

Both bills are also supported by the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council and now head to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Fighting for domestic violence and sexual assault victims has been a priority for Drummond since taking office. He championed legislation signed into law in 2024 that eliminated the statute of limitations on rape cases where investigators have DNA evidence or a confession. In July 2025, Drummond's office stepped in to take over prosecution of a case against a former Choctaw educator accused of sex crimes. The Attorney General’s 10 Most Wanted program also regularly features individuals sought for sexual offenses and domestic violence and has helped law enforcement track down dangerous offenders across the state.

Last Modified on Mar 20, 2026