SB 1843 Summary

• Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 908 regarding crimes against religion and conscience, specifically addressing "Sabbath-breaking" prohibitions.

• Changes the punctuation and structure of four forbidden acts on the first day of the week: servile labor, trades/manufactures, horse racing/gaming, and public selling of commodities.

• Replaces periods with semicolons and "and" in the list of prohibited activities to clarify the enumerated offenses.

• Maintains existing exceptions for works of necessity, charity, and the sale of essential goods (food, medicine, milk, ice, surgical appliances, burial appliances).

• Effective date: November 1, 2012.