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SB871

Crimes and punishments; required service of minimum percentage of sentence; modifying statutory references to certain criminal offenses. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/31/25

Oklahoma SB871 amends eluding peace officer laws, modifying penalties and updating language.

Oklahoma SB871 amends the state's laws on eluding peace officers by modifying the penalties for such offenses. It updates statutory language to clarify the severity of penalties for endangering others while eluding, and adjusts the fines and imprisonment terms. The bill also updates the definition of "great bodily injury" and specifies the consequences for eluding peace officers. The changes become effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 12–0 · Mar 31, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 17, 2025

House

CR; Do Pass, as amended, Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Apr 17, 2025

House

Title stricken

Apr 8, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary