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OK SB855

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Criminalizes reckless conduct while possessing a weapon, look-alike weapon, or dangerous object on school property or within 1,000 feet of school grounds during school hours or when school is in use by a school group.

  • Defines "weapon" to include stun guns, pellet guns, air soft guns, BB guns, knives, razors, martial arts devices, explosive devices, electronic/chemical mace, and tear gas.

  • Exempts law enforcement personnel, authorized educational purposes, and normal school supplies (pencils, scissors, compasses) unless used to threaten bodily harm.

  • Requires confiscated weapons to be reported to law enforcement and parents, with mandatory immediate suspension and possible expulsion plus other disciplinary measures.

  • Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine, up to one year in county jail, up to 60 hours community service, or combination thereof; effective November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; reckless conduct; look-alike weapon; penalty. Codification. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

3/16/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2011
Public Safety2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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