Bill No. 3678 amends Section 1176 of the Oklahoma Statutes to enhance protections against the use of electronic communication devices to threaten, intimidate, or harass public officials. The bill expands the definition of "public official" to include municipal officials and public school board members, thereby broadening the scope of individuals protected under this law. It also clarifies that the protections for medical care providers do not apply when the threatening incident is unrelated to their professional duties.

Additionally, the bill modifies the terminology from "Section" to "subsection" in the context of the law's application to medical care providers. The penalties for violations remain the same, with first offenses punishable by up to six months in jail or a fine of up to $1,000, and subsequent offenses carrying a maximum of one year in jail or a fine of up to $2,000. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1176
Floor (House): 21-1176
Engrossed: 21-1176