Oklahoma HB1061 makes assaulting or battering officials in lawful duty a misdemeanor.
Oklahoma HB1061 adds a new section to the Oklahoma Statutes, making it a misdemeanor to assault or batter a municipal, county, or state official while they are lawfully performing their duties. The offense is punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The act defines "official" broadly to include various enforcement and regulatory personnel. This law will be codified as Section 650.12 of Title 21 and will become effective November 1, 2025.
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