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HB 3495

Crimes and punishment; property; foreign nationals; making certain acts unlawful; penalties; codification; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Collin Duel and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3495 criminalizes unspecified property-related acts in Oklahoma, currently advancing through committee review with unclear enforcement and property rights impacts.

Coauthored by Representative(s) Cornwell, Lepak, Miller, Wolfley
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Bill Summary · HB 3495

Legislative bill overview

HB 3495 is an Oklahoma bill that criminalizes certain acts related to property, though the specific prohibited actions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was introduced by Representative Collin Duel and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to both the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight and Criminal Judiciary committees.

Why is this important

Property-related criminal legislation affects property owners, renters, and enforcement agencies by defining what constitutes criminal conduct versus civil disputes. The bill's impact depends entirely on which specific property acts it targets—potentially affecting everything from trespassing and theft definitions to property modification or adverse possession scenarios.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague scope: Without knowing the specific acts being criminalized, it's unclear whether this expands criminal liability for conduct previously handled civilly or creates entirely new crimes
  • Enforcement implications: New property crimes may place additional burden on law enforcement and courts, particularly if the conduct is minor or commonly disputed between property owners
  • Property rights balance: Depending on provisions, the bill could either strengthen property owner protections or potentially criminalize legitimate activities like tenant disputes or boundary disagreements

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

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