Crimes and punishments; intimidation and harassment; repealer; effective date.
Summary
HB3282 is a short repealer bill in Oklahoma’s criminal code. It would repeal 21 O.S. Section 850, which currently governs intimidation and harassment of another person. The bill does not replace that section with new language or create a new offense; it simply removes the cited statute from the Oklahoma statutes.
The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, if enacted. Because it is a repealer, its practical effect would be to eliminate the existing statutory provision on intimidation and harassment as of that date, leaving any related conduct to be addressed, if at all, under other criminal statutes or legal theories.
Impact
HB3282 would amend Oklahoma law by deleting 21 O.S. Section 850 from the criminal code. That section, as amended in 2025, addresses intimidation and harassment of another, so repeal would remove that specific statutory basis for prosecution or enforcement. The bill would affect prosecutors, law enforcement, defendants, and victims in cases that currently rely on that provision, while potentially shifting related conduct to other criminal or civil remedies.
Sentiment
There is little recorded public or committee sentiment available for HB3282 because no committee transcript or vote history is provided. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears neutral and technical in form, but its policy effect is significant because it would eliminate an existing criminal offense. The absence of recorded debate makes it difficult to identify support or opposition from the available materials.
Contention
The main point of contention is likely whether repealing the intimidation and harassment statute would leave a gap in protections for victims or, alternatively, whether the statute is unnecessary, duplicative, or overly broad. Supporters of repeal would likely argue for reducing redundant or problematic criminal provisions, while opponents may be concerned about weakening enforcement against threatening or harassing conduct. No specific stakeholders or arguments are documented in the provided committee materials.