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OK SB1820

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "serious bodily injury" as harm creating substantial risk of death, causing death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss/impairment of bodily function

  • Consent defense is not available when the offense occurred as a condition of initiation or continued membership in a criminal street gang

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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