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OK SB1820
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's dueling statute (Section 662) to specify that fighting a duel "with a deadly weapon" constitutes a Class C1 felony, regardless of whether death or injury occurs
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Establishes consent as an affirmative defense to assault and battery charges (Sections 644 and 647) when the conduct did not threaten or inflict serious bodily injury
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Consent defense applies only when the victim knew the conduct was a risk of their occupation, recognized medical treatment, or a scientific experiment using recognized methods
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Defines "serious bodily injury" as harm creating substantial risk of death, causing death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss/impairment of bodily function
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Consent defense is not available when the offense occurred as a condition of initiation or continued membership in a criminal street gang
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Duels; modifying elements of certain offense; establishing certain guidelines for consent as affirmative defense. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Murdock
2/10/2026