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SB 380

Public grounds; requiring display of certain monument; specifying requirements for certain funding; creating felony offense. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Bullard and 1 co-sponsor

SB 380 mandates displaying a monument on Oklahoma public grounds and criminalizes related conduct as a felony, though specific details remain unclear from available information.

Coauthored by Senator Jett
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Bill Summary · SB 380

Legislative bill overview

SB 380 would require the display of an unspecified monument on public grounds in Oklahoma and establishes funding mechanisms for this display. The bill creates a new felony offense related to the monument, though the specific details of what monument, which grounds, and what conduct constitutes the felony are not provided in available information.

Why is this important

Monument and public display legislation can be contentious when it involves religious, historical, or political symbols. The creation of a felony offense raises significant questions about what conduct would be criminalized and whether such penalties are proportionate. The bill's emergency designation suggests sponsors viewed this as time-sensitive, though the failed committee vote indicates substantial opposition or concerns about the proposal's specifics.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available materials: The bill's specific provisions regarding which monument and its placement are not detailed in the summary, making full public evaluation difficult
  • Felony offense scope: Criminalizing conduct related to a monument (potentially vandalism, removal, or obstruction) at the felony level may be viewed as disproportionately severe by some legislators and the public
  • Public funding allocation: Requirements for funding a specific monument may compete with other budgetary priorities and raise questions about appropriate use of state resources

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

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