SB1232

Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to copper theft. Effective date.

Complete·5/5/26

Oklahoma SB1232 creates a felony offense for entering premises to steal copper causing damages over $100,000.

Oklahoma SB1232 amends the state's criminal code to classify entering premises with intent to steal copper, resulting in damages of $100,000 or more, as a Class C2 felony. This offense is punishable by up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. The bill also updates the language in the existing statute regarding copper theft to clarify the penalties. This change will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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3 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Apr 7

3:00 PM

House Criminal Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

Apr 29

Senate

Enrolled, to House

Apr 29

House

Signed, returned to Senate