HB1625

Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of crime to include strangulation; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1625 modifies the scope of aggravated assault and battery on law enforcement officers to include strangulation.

Oklahoma HB1625 amends the definition of aggravated assault and battery on law enforcement officers to include strangulation. The bill specifies that any person who commits aggravated assault and battery on a police officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, highway patrolman, corrections personnel, or any state peace officer while they are performing their duties will be guilty of a felony. The punishment includes imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections, a fine, or both. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative George