This bill amends Oklahoma law to expand the classification of Class C2 felony offenses by adding new criminal acts, including theft of anhydrous equipment, branding or misbranding domestic animals with intent to defraud, and various forms of bribery involving public officials and legislative members. It also introduces a new Class C2 felony for breaking and entering into an occupied dwelling without the intent to commit a crime. The bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding these offenses and ensure appropriate penalties are applied, with changes set to take effect upon passage.

In addition to the new classifications, the bill updates existing legal language for clarity, replacing references to "Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes" with "this title." It also renumbers various offenses and legal provisions, changing designations from numbers 68 through 130 to 69 through 134, while maintaining the content of the laws. The bill specifies value thresholds for offenses like embezzlement and clarifies definitions and consequences for actions such as soliciting bribes and committing fraud in securities transactions. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline and clarify the legal framework for these offenses while ensuring penalties align with current legal standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1438