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OK HB2734

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gerrid Kendrix

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2021, Section 540 to clarify obstruction of justice provisions under Oklahoma law
  • Permits recording of law enforcement activity in public areas without constituting obstruction, provided the recording does not delay or obstruct the officer's duties
  • Protects inquiries by individuals being stopped, detained, or arrested and bystanders observing such stops from being charged with obstruction unless the inquiries are purposefully intended to hinder, delay, or obstruct the officer
  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; clarifying scope of certain prohibited act; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

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