Oklahoma SenateHB 3581
Riots; penalties for participating; making certain acts unlawful; Governmental Tort Claims Act; exception; effective date.
Passed 4–3Crossed party linesClose
What it does: On the version voted May 6, 2026: Makes blocking public roads during a riot a Class D3 felony instead of a misdemeanor, sets felony penalties for assault and battery, aggravated assault and battery, and property damage in a riot, and removes immunity for riot losses where the government chose to allow it. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Judiciary
The tally
Yes 4 · No 3 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 1 member voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Shane JettR17No
The full roll (7)
Yes 4
- Brent HowardR38
- Darcy JechR26
- Paul RosinoR45
- Todd GollihareR12
No 3
- Mary BorenD16
- Michael BrooksD44
- Shane JettR17
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.