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SB 748

Larceny; establishing certain offense and providing penalty. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rande Worthen

Oklahoma SB 748 redefines larceny offense classifications and penalties, advancing through committee with amendments to refine criminal theft prosecution standards.

Coauthored by Representative Worthen (principal House author)
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Bill Summary · SB 748

Legislative bill overview

SB 748 modifies Oklahoma's larceny statutes by establishing certain offense classifications and associated penalties. The bill has progressed through initial readings and committee review, with the Public Safety committee recommending passage as amended in February 2025.

Why is this important

Larceny law changes directly affect criminal prosecution standards, sentencing ranges, and how property theft is classified—impacting both law enforcement practices and individuals accused of theft-related crimes. The specific amendments determine thresholds for felony versus misdemeanor charges and potential prison terms.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available detail – Without access to the actual bill text showing specific offense definitions and penalty amounts, it's unclear whether changes increase or decrease penalties, which generates different stakeholder concerns
  • Threshold amounts – Any modification to dollar value thresholds triggering felony charges affects economic circumstances of accused individuals and enforcement disparities
  • Sentencing severity – Changes to mandatory minimums or maximum sentences create tension between public safety advocates and criminal justice reform groups regarding proportionality

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

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