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OK HB4170

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Staires

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Unlawful taking of crude oil, gasoline, or oil/gas drilling equipment valued under $1,000 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine, up to 60 days in county jail, or both

  • Theft of such products valued at $1,000 or more is a Class C2 felony punishable by $100-$50,000 fine, 1-10 years in Department of Corrections custody, forfeiture of crime instrumentality, or combination

  • Environmental damage caused by the theft resulting in remediation costs exceeding $2,500 triggers a separate felony conviction

  • Updates statutory language to replace "State Penitentiary" with "custody of the Department of Corrections"

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary2/4/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2026
Children, Youth, and Family Services2/3/2026
Health and Human Services Oversight2/3/2026

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