Crimes and punishments; increasing and deleting certain penalties; effective date.

HB 2200 increases penalties for stealing or hiding mail in Oklahoma. It raises misdemeanor penalties to up to two years in jail or $5,000 fines for first offenses, and classifies three or more mail thefts within 60 days as a felony punishable by 2-5 years in prison or $5,000 fines. The bill directly affects anyone who unlawfully takes, hides, or destroys mail addressed to others, including mail left for delivery or in transit. Convicted individuals must also pay victim restitution under Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.