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OK SB1072

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Paul Roan

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to add "Kevlar Helmet" to the definition of protective gear covered under body armor statutes, defining it as the Personnel Armor System Ground Troops Helmet (PASGT) or any military replacement helmet used by U.S. armed forces

  • Creates enhanced felony penalties for committing or attempting to commit a felony while wearing body armor or a Kevlar helmet, separate from the underlying felony charge

  • Penalties include up to 10 years imprisonment for first offense and up to 20 years for second or subsequent offenses when wearing body armor or helmet during felony commission

  • Explicitly exempts lawful possession of helmets or body armor for collecting purposes or from a veteran's time of service

  • Effective date of November 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; adding definition; providing for enhanced penalty for use of certain helmet in certain crimes. Effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Title restored

4/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2012
Appropriations2/21/2012
Public Safety2/7/2012

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