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OK HB2215

OK HB2215
Crimes and punishments; expanding scope of prohibited acts; effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1320.2, which relates to the crime of incitement to riot; expanding scope of prohibited acts; providing exemption from civil or criminal liability for motor vehicle operators under certain circumstances; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on the crime of incitement to riot in Oklahoma. It expands the scope of prohibited acts to include urging others to commit not only unlawful force or violence, but also the unlawful burning or destroying of property, interference with law enforcement, obstruction of business entrances/exits, and obstruction of public thoroughfares. Additionally, the bill provides an exemption from civil or criminal liability for motor vehicle operators who unintentionally cause injury or death while fleeing from a riot, if the operator had a reasonable belief that fleeing was necessary to protect themselves from serious harm. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Authored by Senator Weaver (principal Senate author) (on 02/17/2021)

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