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OK SB562
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the Bus Passenger Safety Act to cover all "rolling stock transit vehicles" including buses, vans, cars, railcars, locomotives, trolley cars, and ferry boats, rather than only buses
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Broadens the assault/intimidation offense to include conduct that causes "disruption to the provided service or cause harm to any person," removing the previous requirement that such acts be committed with intent to seize control of the vehicle
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Adds a new definition of "rolling stock transit vehicles" to the statute and expands the definition of "terminal" to include stops, platforms, and areas immediately adjacent to designated stops
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Maintains existing felony penalties: up to 20 years and/or $20,000 fine for seizing control of a vehicle; up to 10 years and/or $5,000 fine for intimidation/assault; up to 5 years and/or $5,000 fine for discharging a firearm
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Crimes and Punishment; Bus Passenger Safety Act; expanding scope of unlawful acts. Emergency.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/26/2025
5/27/2025