HB 1061
Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.
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Bill overview
House Bill 1061 updates Oklahoma law to specifically criminalize assaults and battery against state and local officials performing their jobs. The bill establishes penalties for these offenses, differentiating between misdemeanor and felony charges depending on the intent and severity of the attack. It also defines what constitutes an ‘official’ for the purposes of these crimes, including various government employees. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025.
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