Railroads; creating the Railroad Policies Modernization Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 1956 creates a new misdemeanor offense for assaulting railroad workers or personnel with intent to cause bodily harm, directly affecting railroad employees and safety personnel in Oklahoma. The bill specifies penalties of up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both for such assaults. It does not alter railroad operations or policies but increases criminal penalties for violence against workers. The law would take effect November 1, 2025, and is currently pending in the Judiciary and Criminal Judiciary committees. (Note: The bill's title misrepresents its content; it is not a policy modernization measure but a criminal penalty provision.)