The law states that to “fortify an access point” means to willfully construct, install, position, use or hold any material or device designed to injure a person upon entry or to strengthen, defend, restrict or obstruct any door, window or other opening into a dwelling, structure, building or other place to any extent beyond the security provided by a commercial alarm system, lock or deadbolt, or a combination of alarm, lock or deadbolt.I note this story is two months old and there's not a lot else from media sources, and don't see a bill number to look up. I went to Rep. Tibbs' website and didn't find anything about it under sponsored legislation, and just don't have time to chase this down further.
The law carries punishment of imprisonment of not more than five years or by a fine up to $10,000 or by both. [More]
Anybody know anything about it?
[Via Zachary G]
UPDATE:
M. Terry sends me this:
They might not have any "long-term fiscal considerations," but I'd sure be inclined to give anyone who supports this act of tyranny some other things to consider.HB1579 APPROVED BY GOV 5/22/2009 Prohibit fortifying door to delay law enforcement-Provide penalty-HB 1579 by Rep. Charles Joyner, states that it shall be unlawful for any person to use, construct, position or hold a device used to fortify any door or window which delays entry of law enforcement during the commission of a crime.BILL SUMMARY1st Session of the 52nd Legislature
Bill No.: HB 1579
Version: CCR
Author: Representative Joyner
Senator Barrington
Date: May 20, 2009
Impact: Minimal Increase in Prison Costs
Bill Summary
Research Analyst: Brad Wolgamott
Senate Amendment 1 to HB 1579 provides a definition for the phrase “fortify an access point”. Increases the punishment to a felony. Increases the term of imprisonment to 5 years. Increases the fine to $10,000.
In the Engrossed measure, punishment was established as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and or a $5,000 fine. Punishment could have risen to a felony if committed during the commission of another felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment a $10,000 fine or both fine and imprisonment.
HB1579 makes it unlawful to reinforce or use any device to fortify a door or window of a building being used in the commission of a crime for the purpose of preventing entry or causing injury to law enforcement.
Fiscal Summary
Fiscal Analyst: Marilyn Anderson
The CCR for HB 1579 makes it a felony to fortify an access point to a building where a felony offense prohibited by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act is being committed for the purpose of preventing entry by law enforcement.
Fiscal Analysis
Persons convicted of this offense would be punished by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $10,000. Since this is a new law, there is no available data on its occurrence; however, the Criminal Justice Resource Center expects the increased cost to the Department of Corrections will be minimal.
Long Term Fiscal Considerations
None
Fiscal Analysis Reviewed By:
House Fiscal Director
I was able to find this:
and I also found this, so at least we know who the fascists in the state senate are (hint: it looks like all of them)
I'm sure there's gotta be an easier way to navigate OK's legislative websites--I just don't have time today to figure it out.