Oklahoma · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1706: Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1706 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; creating the Pretrial Procedures Modernization Act of 2025; reducing time limitation for setting preliminary hearings; creating a statewide pretrial services program within each judicial district; codification; effective date. Primary sponsor: Rande Worthen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Referred to Criminal Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rande Worthen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Criminal Judiciary
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
- Authored by Representative Worthen
- First Reading