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OK SB1445
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Wingard
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AI Summary
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Amends 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-1302 regarding flooded highways and construction/maintenance zones
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Driving around barricades into flood-closed areas resulting in death of a person 18 or younger is classified as first-degree manslaughter (Class A2 felony); death of a person over 18 is classified as second-degree manslaughter (Class B5 felony)
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Updates statutory language from "flagmen" to "flagpersons" throughout the section to make terminology gender neutral
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Convicted violators must pay restitution for emergency response costs and repair/replacement of damaged emergency equipment
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Flooded highways; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/3/2026