Assault and battery; creating misdemeanor offense related to railroad workers. Effective date.

SB 566 creates a new misdemeanor offense for intentionally assaulting railroad workers or rail personnel in Oklahoma. It directly affects individuals who commit such assaults, imposing penalties of up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill specifies that the assault must be intentional and without justifiable cause, targeting violence against those working in rail operations. The law will take effect on November 1, 2025.