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OK HB3694

OK HB3694
Crimes and punishment; larceny of merchandise from a retailer; threshold amounts; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1731, which relates to larceny of merchandise from a retailer; modifying threshold amounts for certain penalties; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma's law on larceny of merchandise from a retailer. It reduces the threshold for certain penalties from $1,000 to $500, meaning that thefts of less than $500 will be punished as misdemeanors, while thefts of $500 or more but less than $2,500 will be punished as felonies. The bill also allows for aggregation of multiple offenses within a 90-day period and holds individuals liable for the total value of items taken in concert with others. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety (on 03/19/2024)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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