HB 4142: Crimes and punishments; unlawful use of bombs or explosive devices; modifying elements of certain crimes; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House floor version to a Senate floor version, resulting in significant formatting and text changes. The most substantive addition is a new exemption clarifying that the law does not apply to 'stink bombs' or juvenile mischief involving non-injurious firecrackers. Additionally, the definition of 'incendiary device' was expanded to explicitly include 'Molotov cocktails' and 'firebombs'.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was narrowed by adding a specific exemption for 'stink bombs' and non-injurious juvenile mischief, while the definition of prohibited incendiary devices was broadened to explicitly name specific types of homemade explosives.

DEFINITION

Added explicit text to the definition of 'incendiary device' to include 'Molotov cocktails' and 'firebombs'.

SCOPE

Added a new clause exempting the law from applying to 'stink bombs' and acts of mischief by juveniles involving no injurious firecrackers.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and updated the session date to April 14, 2026.

Reformatted the text to align with Senate floor markup standards, including changes to line breaks and capitalization in the statutory text.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was updated from a House Committee Substitute to the Floor version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, line renumbering, and the addition of a legend indicating that bold text represents committee amendments. No substantive policy changes, legal definitions, or scope modifications were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the 'Floor Version' status, and page footers were modified to include a legend explaining that bold face text denotes committee amendments.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to strengthen penalties for explosive-related crimes by adding a new offense for possessing homemade explosives or incendiary devices intended for illegal use. It also expanded the definition of 'incendiary device' to explicitly include improvised devices like Molotov cocktails and poured accelerants. Additionally, the bill added a new provision allowing the use of simulated bombs as a threat to intimidate or damage property.

Scope change

The scope of criminal liability was expanded to include possession of homemade explosives under specific intent conditions, and the definition of prohibited devices was broadened to cover improvised incendiary weapons.

SCOPE

Added a new criminal offense for manufacturing, selling, transporting, or possessing homemade explosives or incendiary devices with intent for illegal use.

Added a new provision allowing the use of simulated bombs to threaten or intimidate others.

DEFINITION

Expanded the definition of 'incendiary device' to explicitly include Molotov cocktails, firebombs, and poured accelerants.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was completely rewritten to replace the original text with a new version. The substantive policy content, including the list of criminal acts, definitions of explosives, and effective dates, remains identical to the previous version. The changes are strictly administrative, updating the document title and formatting to reflect its status as a committee substitute.

TECHNICAL

The entire text of the bill was replaced with a new version that contains identical legal provisions but includes updated header information indicating it is a 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute'.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 1 edit · Mar 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, confirming it passed both legislative chambers and received the Governor's approval. The substantive legal text regarding the definition and penalties for bomb-related crimes remains identical to the previous engrossed version, with no changes to the law's scope, penalties, or effective date.

TECHNICAL

The document format changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is now the final version ready for signing.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2026

MINOR

HB 4142 was updated from its 'Introduced' version to an 'Engrossed' version, reflecting changes approved by the full legislature. The bill amends Oklahoma laws regarding the unlawful use of bombs and explosive devices. Key substantive changes include updating the effective date to November 1, 2026, and modifying the definition of 'incendiary device' to explicitly include materials deployed without a container, such as poured accelerants. The bill also adds a new provision stating that the law does not prohibit the lawful use of explosives for legal purposes in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability was expanded by clarifying that 'incendiary devices' include poured accelerants without containers, thereby broadening the definition of prohibited items to cover specific types of improvised fire-starting methods.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'incendiary device' was updated to explicitly include materials deployed without a container, such as poured accelerants intended to cause fire or destruction.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was changed to November 1, 2026.

ENFORCEMENT

A new subsection was added clarifying that the act does not prohibit the lawful manufacture, sale, transport, possession, or use of explosives for legal purposes in compliance with applicable laws.

Crimes and punishments; unlawful use of bombs or explosive devices; modifying elements of certain crimes; effective date.

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