Bill > SB780

This bill creates a new criminal offense related to unauthorized removal of the United States flag from public or private property. Specifically, the bill defines that anyone who takes down the U.S. flag without permission and replaces it with another flag will commit a felony. The penalty for this offense can include a fine up to $3,000, imprisonment in the Department of Corrections for up to three years, or both. The law uses standard legal terminology to define flags, including terms like "standard," "colors," and "ensign" as they are defined in existing Oklahoma statutes. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 376 of Title 21 in the Oklahoma Statutes. The legislation appears aimed at protecting the display of the U.S. flag and penalizing unauthorized flag removal, potentially in response to incidents of flag desecration or replacement.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb780&Session=2600