SB 1604 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Crimes and punishments; creating the Railroad Safety Act. Emergency.

SB 1604, the Railroad Safety Act, creates new criminal penalties for threats or violence targeting trains and railroad operations in Oklahoma. It directly affects passengers, railroad workers, and anyone near trains or stations by prohibiting seizing trains (Class B1 felony), threatening crew/passengers (Class B4 felony), or discharging firearms in stations (Class B4 felony). Key provisions include fines up to $20,000 or 20 years in prison for seizing trains with weapons, and stricter penalties for using deadly weapons during violations. The law defines "station" to include adjacent parking areas and rail zones, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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