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OK HB1387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum prison sentence for stealing horses, jackasses, jennets, mules, cows, hogs, or farm implements from 10 years to 15 years, with minimum sentence remaining 3 years
  • Establishes fine equal to three times the value of stolen animals or implements for major livestock; fine of three times value for dogs, sheep, or goats with maximum cap of $500,000
  • Changes sentencing language to specify custody of the Department of Corrections rather than State Penitentiary
  • Requires two-thirds of collected fines be paid to the animal owner and one-third paid to the State Department of Agriculture Revolving Fund for agriculture law enforcement agents
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; theft of domestic animals; modifying certain penalty; effective date.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2015
Judiciary3/18/2015
Criminal Justice and Corrections2/3/2015

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