HB1061

Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma HB1061 makes assaulting or battering officials with intent to cause bodily harm a misdemeanor.

Oklahoma HB1061 codifies a new section in the Oklahoma Statutes, making it a misdemeanor to assault or batter any official with intent to cause bodily harm. Officials include code enforcement, zoning, fire, police, health, safety, and building officials, or their deputies, and others designated by county, municipal, or state law. Penalties include up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Criminal Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Criminal Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading