SB928

Assault and battery; creating misdemeanor and felony offenses. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB928 creates misdemeanor and felony offenses for assaulting or battering county employees while they are on duty.

Oklahoma SB928 establishes new penalties for assault and battery against county employees performing their duties. It defines a county employee as any person employed by a county or an employee of a firm contracting with a county. The bill imposes a misdemeanor charge for assaulting or battering a county employee, punishable by up to two years in county jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Additionally, it mandates that every county site prominently display a notice warning that felony charges may be filed against those committing aggravated assault or battery on county employees.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS

5 Yea

RRRRR

3 Nay

DDR

History

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative George (principal House author)

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed