SB1445

Flooded highways; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Modifies penalties for offenses resulting in death on flooded or under-construction highways.

This bill amends Oklahoma law to modify penalties for offenses resulting in death on flooded or under-construction highways. It specifies that individuals who violate traffic-control devices or barricades in such areas and cause the death of a person under 18 years old will be guilty of manslaughter in the first degree, a Class A2 felony. Those causing the death of a person 18 years or older will be guilty of manslaughter in the second degree, a Class B5 felony. The bill also mandates restitution for emergency response costs and damages.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Wingard