SB 562: Crimes and Punishment; Bus Passenger Safety Act; expanding scope of unlawful acts. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from the House version to the Senate floor version, incorporating substantive changes to definitions and penalties under the Bus Passenger Safety Act. The Senate version adds 'ferry boats' and 'locomotives' to the definition of rolling stock transit vehicles, expands the definition of 'deadly or dangerous weapon' to include those capable of inflicting serious bodily injury, and clarifies that 'terminal' includes parking areas adjacent to bus stops. Penalty enhancements include increased maximum fines and imprisonment terms for certain violations, particularly when weapons are involved.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include additional types of vehicles (ferry boats, locomotives) under the Bus Passenger Safety Act and broadened the definition of deadly weapons to include those capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.

DEFINITION

Added 'ferry boats' and 'locomotives' to the definition of rolling stock transit vehicles

Expanded 'deadly or dangerous weapon' definition to include any weapon capable of inflicting serious bodily injury

Clarified that 'terminal' includes parking lots or areas adjacent to designated bus stops

ENFORCEMENT

Increased maximum penalties for violations, including higher fines and longer imprisonment terms, particularly for weapon-related offenses

TECHNICAL

Changed committee report attribution from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight to Public Safety only

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Senate version to a House Floor version with minor formatting adjustments. The substantive policy content regarding bus passenger safety laws, definitions, and penalties remains unchanged. The document header was updated to reflect House Floor processing rather than Committee Substitute status.

TECHNICAL

Document header changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'House Floor Version' indicating the bill moved to final House consideration

Page footers updated to reflect House Floor processing instead of Committee Substitute formatting

Minor spacing and line break adjustments in the bill text for House Floor formatting requirements

Enrolled (final version) → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from an enrolled Senate version to a House Committee Substitute version, which primarily involves structural changes to the document layout and page numbering rather than substantive policy changes. The core legislative content regarding bus passenger safety definitions and penalties remains the same, though some text appears to have minor formatting inconsistencies in the substitute version.

TECHNICAL

Document structure changed from enrolled Senate format to House Committee Substitute format with new page numbering and formatting

Minor text formatting inconsistencies appear in the substitute version, particularly in Section 1903 subsections B and C where some words appear duplicated or improperly spaced

DEFINITION

Core definitions for bus, bus transportation company, deadly weapon, passenger, rolling stock transit vehicles, and terminal remain substantively the same

ENFORCEMENT

Penalties for violating bus passenger safety provisions remain unchanged, including felony classifications and maximum prison terms

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 3 edits · May 19, 2025

MINOR

The bill was finalized and approved by the Governor, with minor formatting corrections to the text. The substantive policy content of the Bus Passenger Safety Act remains unchanged from the Engrossed version, including definitions of 'bus' and 'transit worker', penalties for hijacking or assaulting transit workers, and restrictions on firearm discharge on buses.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout adjustments were made to convert the bill from Engrossed to Enrolled status, including updating the header from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'ENROLLED SENATE' and adding signature lines for the Governor and Secretary of State.

Minor text corrections were made throughout the document, such as removing duplicate words like 'no No' and 'any Any' that appeared in the Engrossed version.

TIMELINE

The Enrolled version includes specific dates for Senate passage (May 15, 2025) and House passage (May 6, 2025), which were not present in the Engrossed version.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 3 edits · May 15, 2025

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and reorganized from an 'Engrossed House Amendment' to an 'Engrossed Senate Bill', indicating it has been passed by both chambers. The substantive content of the Bus Passenger Safety Act remains largely the same, with minor formatting adjustments and a change to the bill's title page information.

TECHNICAL

Bill title page was renumbered from 'Engrossed House Amendment' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill' with updated sponsor information and page numbers.

Passage dates were updated to reflect the Senate passing the bill on March 27, 2025, while the House passage date remains blank for future completion.

Minor formatting and line number adjustments were made throughout the document to align with standard legislative formatting.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 5 edits · May 15, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to restructure and clarify the Bus Passenger Safety Act by renumbering sections, adding a new definition for 'deadly or dangerous weapon,' and expanding the definition of 'terminal' to include adjacent parking areas. The amendments also added a new subsection prohibiting firearm discharge in transit vehicles and facilities with specific penalties, while clarifying penalties for other violations. These changes aim to strengthen protections for bus passengers and workers by providing clearer definitions and enhanced enforcement mechanisms.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include additional vehicle types under 'rolling stock transit vehicles' and extended the definition of 'terminal' to cover parking areas adjacent to bus stops, thereby broadening the areas where safety provisions apply.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'deadly or dangerous weapon' that includes weapons listed in Section 1287 and any other weapon capable of inflicting serious bodily injury, with an exception for lawful self-defense.

Expanded the definition of 'rolling stock transit vehicles' to explicitly include buses, vans, cars, railcars, locomotives, trolley cars, ferry boats, and vehicles used for transporting the public.

Modified the definition of 'terminal' to include parking lots or parking areas adjacent to terminals, broadening the geographic scope of safety protections.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new subsection prohibiting the discharge of firearms into or within bus rolling stock transit vehicles, terminals, or other transportation facilities, with specific penalties for violations.

TECHNICAL

Restructured the bill by renumbering sections and incorporating house amendments into the final engrossed version for legislative clarity.

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