Bill > SB1936

This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma law, primarily focusing on increasing penalties for certain crimes and expanding the scope of property that can be seized in criminal investigations. It reclassifies offenses related to falsely impersonating a peace officer, including federal law enforcement agents, state troopers, sheriffs, marshals, and police officers, as a Class D1 felony, punishable by imprisonment and fines, and also makes it a Class D1 felony to affix law enforcement insignia to a vehicle to cause others to yield or stop. The bill also broadens the types of property that can be seized and forfeited, specifically including vehicles used in the commission of impersonating law enforcement and adding various other offenses to the list of crimes that can lead to forfeiture, such as catalytic converter theft and copper theft. Additionally, it updates the penalties for Class D1 offenses, including enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, and clarifies that certain provisions related to parole eligibility will not apply to these offenses, with specific exemptions for certain crimes. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1936&Session=2600