Crimes and punishments; unlawful entry without permission; commercial business; penalties. Effective date.
This bill updates Oklahoma laws regarding penalties for entering commercial businesses without permission. It specifically targets individuals who enter areas of a business commonly reserved for staff or clearly marked with "No Trespassing" signs. A first-time violation is classified as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. However, a second or subsequent offense for the same type of entry is elevated to a felony, carrying a potential sentence of up to two years in state prison or a fine of up to $1,000. The changes take effect on November 1, 2024.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Signed May 23, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2024 · House Apr 22, 2024
How they voted
39–6
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 48
Mar 4, 2024
D
Democratic8
75% Nay
R
Republican40
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
5
May 23, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 05/23/2024
upper
May 20, 2024
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 5
upper
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
HAs adopted
upper
Apr 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
Apr 22, 2024
Committee
Referred for engrossment
lower
Apr 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 79 Nays: 9
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 39 Nays: 6
upper
Feb 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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