HB2150

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

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2150 criminalizes unauthorized camps near schools and public areas, with penalties for non-compliance.

Oklahoma HB2150 makes it unlawful to establish unauthorized camps on streets, sidewalks, or public areas within 500 feet of schools. It excludes property owned by public school districts or leased for non-educational purposes. Unauthorized camps include tents, shelters, or bedding set up for overnight use on non-designated campsites. Violators who refuse to vacate upon command face misdemeanor charges, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. The act codifies these provisions and takes effect November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House: Criminal Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

4 Yea

RRRR

1 Nay

D

History

Feb 17, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Feb 17, 2025

House

Referred to Rules

Feb 5, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Criminal Judiciary