HB2715

Crimes and punishments; Laser Safety Act; increasing penalties; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2715 amends the Laser Safety Act to increase penalties for malicious laser use.

Oklahoma HB2715 amends the Laser Safety Act to increase penalties for malicious laser use. The bill raises fines and imprisonment terms for those who knowingly and maliciously project a laser, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. It also increases penalties for aiming lasers at aircraft or law enforcement officers. The changes apply to anyone using a laser pointer, except for specific exceptions like emergency signaling devices. The bill updates the language and provides an effective date for the new provisions.

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History

Feb 17, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Criminal Judiciary Committee

Feb 17, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Feb 17, 2025

House

Referred to Rules