Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3835: Human trafficking; authorizing expungements for criminal offenses committed by human trafficking victims; effective date.
Status: In committee, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to human trafficking; amending O.S. 2021, Section 19c, which relates to criminal arrest record expungements for victims of human trafficking; deleting good cause standard; authorizing expungements for criminal offenses committed by human trafficking victims; clarifying notice requirements; providing for the waiver of filing fees and costs; requiring closed hearings; directing courts to make certain considerations regarding human trafficking victimization; providing burden of proof standard; directing courts to grant petitions if burden of proof is met…
From the engrossed text, March 23, 2026:
An Act relating to human trafficking; amending O.S. 2021, Section 19c, which relates to criminal arrest record expungements for victims of human trafficking; deleting good cause standard; authorizing expungements for criminal offenses committed by human trafficking victims; clarifying notice requirements; providing for the waiver of filing fees and costs; requiring closed hearings; directing courts to make certain considerations regarding human trafficking victimization; providing burden of proof standard; directing courts to grant petitions if burden of proof is met; allowing victims to seek relief at any time; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 22 O.S. 2021, Section 19c, is amended to read as follows: Section 19c. A. 1. The court, upon its own motion or upon petition by the defendant and for good cause shown, may enter an order for expungement of law enforcement and court records relating to a charge or conviction for a prostitution-related any criminal offense committed as a result of the defendant having been a victim ENGR. H. B. NO. 3835 Page part of the victimization of human trafficking. The order shall contain a statement that the expungement is ordered pursuant to this section. An order entered 2. A motion or petition filed by the defendant pursuant to this section shall be subject to …