All Roll Calls
Yes: 142 • No: 14
OklahomaHB 1597Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.
Sponsored By: John George (Republican)
Became Law
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New penalties for approaching first responders
Beginning November 1, 2025, Oklahoma makes certain conduct within 25 feet of a first responder a misdemeanor. The responder must be lawfully performing a duty and give a verbal warning not to approach. The person must know, or reasonably should know, that the person giving the warning is a first responder. The offense requires knowingly and willfully approaching or staying within 25 feet after that warning. The person must also intend to interfere with the duty, threaten the responder with physical harm, or harass the responder. Harassment means a willful pattern of conduct that intentionally distracts the responder from official duties and serves no legitimate purpose. Covered responders include peace officers, correctional officers, probation and parole officers, emergency medical technicians, and emergency medical care providers. Violations carry up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John George
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Weaver
Affiliation unavailable
Max Wolfley
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 38 • No: 6
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
Committee vote: Judiciary
Yes: 7 • No: 1
House vote • 3/11/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 84 • No: 5
House vote • 2/25/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 9 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2025
DO PASS
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
5/15/2025HouseSent to Governor
5/8/2025HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/8/2025SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
5/8/2025HouseReferred for enrollment
5/7/2025HouseEngrossed measure signed, returned to House
5/7/2025SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6
5/7/2025SenateGeneral Order, Considered
5/7/2025SenateCoauthored by Representative Wolfley
5/5/2025SenatePlaced on General Order
4/24/2025SenateReported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
4/22/2025SenateSecond Reading referred to Judiciary
4/1/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/12/2025SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
3/12/2025HouseReferred for engrossment
3/11/2025HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 5
3/11/2025HouseGeneral Order
3/11/2025HouseCR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
2/26/2025HouseAuthored by Senator Weaver (principal Senate author)
2/17/2025HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Criminal Judiciary
2/17/2025HouseReferred to Criminal Judiciary
2/4/2025HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
2/4/2025HouseAuthored by Representative George
2/3/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/3/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/8/2025
Floor (Senate)
4/23/2025
Senate Committee Report
4/22/2025
Engrossed
3/12/2025
Floor (House)
2/28/2025
House Committee Report
2/26/2025
House Committee Substitute
2/26/2025
House Policy Committee Report
2/17/2025
Introduced
1/16/2025
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