Bill > HB1061

This bill creates new legal protections for municipal, county, and state officials by establishing enhanced criminal penalties for assaults and batteries committed against them while they are performing their official duties. Under the new law, if a person intentionally commits an assault against an official without justifiable cause, they would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. If the assault escalates to battery, the offense becomes a felony with more severe consequences, including potential imprisonment in the Department of Corrections for up to five years and/or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill broadly defines "official" to include a wide range of professionals such as code enforcement, zoning, fire, police, health, safety, and building officials, as well as their deputies or other persons designated by legislation, ordinance, or statutes to investigate or enforce specific duties. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation and allowing time for relevant authorities to prepare for the new legal provisions.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1061&Session=2600