SB566

Assault and battery; creating misdemeanor offense related to railroad workers. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB566 creates a misdemeanor offense for assaulting or battering railroad workers with intent to cause bodily harm.

Oklahoma SB566 establishes a new misdemeanor offense for individuals who assault or batter railroad workers with intent to cause bodily harm. The offense is punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. This law applies to personnel with authority in connection with the railroads and railways of the state. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS

6 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

History

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety