HB 4170·OK·house
Crimes and punishments; taking of crude oil or gasoline; making certain acts unlawful; penalty; effective date.
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Clay Staires (R)
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Placed on General Order
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
The bill revises Oklahoma law to criminalize the unlawful taking of crude oil, gasoline, and associated drilling equipment. Theft under $1,000 is a misdemeanor, while theft of $1,000 or more becomes a Class C2 felony with possible prison time and fines. If the theft also causes environmental damage costing more than $2,500 to remediate, the offender faces a felony charge.
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