"Oklahoma's Controversial STI Criminalization Bill Sparks Budget Disagreements"
House Bill 3098 in Oklahoma, if signed into law, would criminalize the intentional or reckless spread of common STIs, potentially turning thousands of Oklahomans into felons. Experts argue that the bill's broad language could deter people from getting tested and treated, ultimately worsening the spread of STIs. Critics emphasize the need for education and treatment rather than criminalization, while the bill has already passed through the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate.