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OK HB2883

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Chapman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Utility Worker Protection Act of 2025" establishing felony penalties for assault or battery against utility workers performing their job duties

  • Defines "utility worker" as employees or contractors of any entity engaged in the sale, generation, distribution, or delivery of electricity, water, natural gas, or other utility services

  • Punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years in the Department of Corrections, a fine up to $1,000, or both

  • Requires the assault or battery be committed without justifiable or excusable cause and with intent to do bodily harm

  • Effective date of November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; creating the Utility Worker Protection Act of 2025; establishing assault or battery of a utility worker as a felony; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

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