Engrossed Senate Bill No. 786 Summary

• Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1435 to define burglary in the second degree as breaking and entering dwelling houses, commercial buildings, or other structures with intent to steal or commit felony, and clarifies "outbuilding" includes sheds, garages, cabanas, cottages, or pool houses subordinate to a primary residence.

• Changes punishment authority from State Penitentiary to Department of Corrections custody for burglary convictions: first degree 7-20 years imprisonment, second degree 2-7 years imprisonment.

• Creates new Section 1443 establishing tiered penalties for breaking into coin-operated or vending machines based on property value: under $1,000 (misdemeanor, up to 1 year jail or $500 fine); $1,000-$2,500 (felony, up to 2 years); $2,500-$15,000 (felony, up to 5 years); $15,000 or more (felony, up to 8 years).

• Authorizes courts to order restitution to victims for stolen property and property damage in vending machine cases under 22 O.S. Section 991a.

• Effective date: November 1, 2017.