SB1103

Torts; prohibiting prosecution for certain acts; clarifying actions deemed reasonable. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1103 protects individuals from prosecution for reasonable actions taken to defend a victim of a violent crime.

Oklahoma SB1103 prohibits prosecution for reasonable actions taken by individuals to defend a victim of a violent crime. This includes actions to stop the crime and ensure the victim's safety until law enforcement arrives. The bill defines "violent crime" according to Section 571 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The new law will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 5.10 of Title 76.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Jett