HB 1597 Summary

• Establishes new criminal penalties for assault, battery, or assault and battery committed against security guards performing security services.

• Establishes new criminal penalties for assault, battery, or assault and battery committed against private investigators while performing their duties.

• Penalties for offenses against security guards or private investigators include imprisonment up to 2 years and/or fines up to $1,000.

• Defines "security guard" and "private investigator" as persons licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act.

• Effective date: November 1, 2011.