HB1689

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

Chamber Passed·3/13/25

Oklahoma HB1689 amends the definition of larceny of lost property to include shopping carts and sets penalties.

Oklahoma HB1689 amends the state's definition of larceny of lost property to include shopping carts. It specifies that anyone who finds a shopping cart and deprives the owner of its use without making reasonable efforts to return it is guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill sets penalties for different values of lost property, ranging from fines to imprisonment. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 6–2 · Mar 13, 2025
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

History

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Appropriations

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety Committee then to Appropriations Committee