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OK SB406

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ed Cannaday

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the prohibited picketing period around funerals from one hour before and after to two (2) hours before and after funeral services.

  • Expands the distance restriction for picketing activities from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from the property line of cemeteries, mortuaries, churches, and other funeral service locations.

  • Applies restrictions during the period from two (2) hours before the scheduled commencement of funeral services until two (2) hours after the actual completion of funeral services.

  • Maintains existing penalties for violations: misdemeanor punishable by fine of up to $500, imprisonment up to 30 days in county jail, or both, plus civil remedies including injunctions and damages.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Funeral picketing; increasing time and distance during and from which certain activities are prohibited. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/18/2011

4/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2011

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