OK- Gang Activity Legislation
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Gang Activity Legislation
Monday, February 19, 2009; Posted: 4:27 p.m. (CDT)
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 2080.
House Bill 2080, by Representative Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore, will make
being a member of an organized gang that has demonstrated a pattern of
delinquent or criminal activity a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment
in the county jail for up to 90 days, or by a fine of up to $1,000 or
both.
Wesselhoft says, “They are preying on our kids and we have got to do
something about it.”
He goes on to say, “This bill is the first bill in Oklahoma, if it
becomes law, which will address juveniles in criminal street gangs.”
The legislation defines “gang member” and “organized gangs” and
identifies the names of existing gangs that have demonstrated a pattern
of criminal activity.
Currently, there are more than 5,000 gang members in Oklahoma.
On May 31, 2008 six Oklahoma teens were shot by gang members in random
drive-by shootings .
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HB 2080:
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2009-10bills/HB/HB2080_HFLR.RTF
