Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to copper theft. Effective date.

Summary

The bill upgrades the theft of copper to a felony and adds a slate of other high‑impact crimes—such as pipeline sabotage, bribery of officials, and illegal gambling—to the Class C2 category of offenses. It takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to anyone who commits the newly listed conduct in Oklahoma. By moving these acts into a higher‑severity class, the legislature aims to strengthen penalties and deter repeat wrongdoing.

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