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OK SB537
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jack Stewart
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AI Summary
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Defines "vagrant" as a person who is in, remains in, or wanders about a public or private place for any illegal purpose.
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Authorizes business proprietors or managers to contact law enforcement to remove a vagrant if the vagrant is within 12 feet of any doorway of the business, even if located on public property.
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Requires law enforcement officers to determine through personal observation or video footage whether an accused person meets the vagrant definition before taking action.
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Mandates that officers relocate confirmed vagrants to public property at least one-half mile away from the business that made the initial contact and not within one-quarter mile of any other business.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Cities and towns; requiring removal of vagrant within certain distance of business upon certain determination. Effective date.
Last Action
Placed on General Order
2/24/2025