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SB 1264

Crimes and punishment; Class A3 and B3 offenses; assault and battery; modifying certain definition; repealers. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Christi Gillespie and 1 co-sponsor

SB 1264 modifies Oklahoma's legal definition of assault and battery offenses, potentially altering how prosecutors and courts classify and penalize physical violence incidents.

Approved by Governor 05/21/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 1264

Legislative bill overview

SB 1264 modifies the legal definition of assault and battery in Oklahoma statute. The bill has progressed through first reading and been referred to the Public Safety committee for further review. Specific language defining the proposed changes is not publicly available in the legislative summary provided.

Why is this important

Definitional changes to assault and battery crimes affect how law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts classify and prosecute physical altercations and violent incidents. These modifications can significantly impact criminal penalties, sentencing guidelines, and the experiences of both accused individuals and crime victims within the state's justice system.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the revised definition expands or contracts what constitutes criminal assault/battery, affecting charging discretion and defendant liability
  • Whether enhanced penalties or new offense categories create unintended consequences for minor physical altercations
  • How the definition change aligns with or diverges from other states' standards and federal law interpretations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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