HB 2731 Summary

• Creates a new felony offense for assault and battery causing significant bodily injury, punishable by at least one year in the Department of Corrections or a fine up to $500, or both.

• Defines "significant bodily injury" as an injury requiring hospitalization or immediate medical attention after infliction.

• Establishes a misdemeanor offense for capturing and disseminating images or videos of assault and battery, punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a fine up to $500.

• Amends the Youthful Offender Act (10A O.S. Section 2-5-206) to add assault and battery causing significant bodily injury to the list of offenses requiring youthful offender status for offenders ages 15-17.

• Effective November 1, 2014.