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OK SB1445

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Wingard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-1302 regarding flooded highways and construction/maintenance zones

  • 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)

  • Updates statutory language from "flagmen" to "flagpersons" throughout the section to make terminology gender neutral

  • Convicted violators must pay restitution for emergency response costs and repair/replacement of damaged emergency equipment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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