Attorney General Gentner Drummond applauded the Oklahoma Senate on March 19 for passing two bills aimed at strengthening sexual assault reporting requirements and increasing protections for students. The legislation, Senate Bills 1730 and 1733, now moves to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
The passage of these bills is seen as an important step in holding offenders accountable and ensuring the safety of children. “These bills are a critical step toward ensuring that predators are held accountable and that our children are protected,” Drummond said. “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 agencies to forward reports involving potential sex offender registration to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation within one month, even if no arrest has been made. This measure aims to prevent evidence from being overlooked and helps authorities identify repeat offenders early in investigations. The bill passed with a vote of 37-to-6.
Senate Bill 1733 mandates that public and private school employees report suspected sexual abuse or misconduct involving students to law enforcement within 24 hours, before any internal school investigation begins. This bill passed unanimously with a vote of 44-to-0. Both pieces of legislation have also received support from the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council.
Drummond has prioritized fighting domestic violence and sexual assault since taking office. He previously championed legislation eliminating the statute of limitations on rape cases where DNA evidence or confessions exist, which was signed into law in 2024. In July 2025, his office took over prosecution in a case against a former Choctaw educator accused of sex crimes. The Attorney General’s “10 Most Wanted” program continues to help law enforcement track down individuals sought for sexual offenses and domestic violence across Oklahoma.
The Attorney General’s office focuses on combating crime, ensuring government transparency, strengthening tribal relations, and upholding the rule of law according to its official biography. Drummond leads the agency with extensive legal experience according to his official biography. The office also advocates for policies supporting educational safeguards and tougher laws on crimes such as rape according to its official biography, collaborates with state and federal partners against organized crime according to its official biography, operates within public legal services according to its official biography, and maintains operations throughout Oklahoma according to its official biography.
