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OK SB1445
OK SB1445Flooded highways; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-1302, which relates to flooded highways or maintenance and construction zones; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law regarding driving on flooded or closed highways, specifically addressing offenses that result in death. It clarifies that individuals who illegally enter a closed area, such as a flooded highway, and cause the death of a person eighteen years of age or younger will be charged with manslaughter in the first degree, a serious felony. If the death is of a person older than eighteen, the charge will be manslaughter in the second degree, also a felony. The bill also updates language to be gender-neutral, replacing "flagmen" with "flagpersons," and establishes an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1445&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1445 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1445%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1445%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1445%20INT.PDF |
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