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OK HB3695

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emily Gise

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. Section 11-904 to expand the definition of "great bodily injury" from applying only to a specific subsection to the entire section governing personal injury accidents involving impaired drivers

  • "Great bodily injury" is defined as injury creating bone fracture, protracted disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of body part/organ/mental faculty function, or substantial risk of death

  • First offense for involvement in a personal injury accident while violating DUI laws (Section 11-902) is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days to 1 year in county jail and up to $2,500 fine

  • Subsequent offenses are Class B5 felonies punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and up to $5,000 fine; causing great bodily injury while impaired is a Class B1 felony punishable by 4-20 years imprisonment and up to $5,000 fine

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; personal injury accidents; modifying scope of certain defined term; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

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