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OK HB2991

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Enns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2001, Section 955 to expand circumstances under which law enforcement officers may authorize towing of vehicles from roadways

  • Adds new authority allowing officers to tow vehicles when they have probable cause the vehicle was used in commission of a felony offense and have obtained a search warrant authorizing search and seizure

  • Modifies existing provision regarding officer discipline for calling unauthorized wrecker services to exempt situations involving stolen vehicles, arrested drivers, accident scenes, and felony vehicle seizures

  • Effective date: November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; directing officer which has probable cause to believe that a vehicle was used in felony offense to search warrant authorizing the search and seizure of the vehicle. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/07/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/11/2010
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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