HB1455

Election crimes; interference; election of candidates; state office; felony; punishment; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1455 criminalizes interference in state elections by state employees.

Oklahoma HB1455 makes it a felony for state employees to interfere in the nomination or election of candidates for state office, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and members of the Oklahoma State Senate and House of Representatives. The bill imposes a fine of up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for such actions. This law aims to protect the integrity of state elections by prohibiting state employees from using their official authority to influence election outcomes.

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Where it stands

Current
Criminal Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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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