6/11/03-Gov. Brad Henry has signed a bill into law making it a potential felony to throw something off an overpass or bridge.
SB625 would in some cases require a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for throwing objects at vehicles.
The new law, which takes effect July 1, would make the crime a felony if whatever is thrown causes injury or property damage. Throwing something off that doesn’t cause an injury or property damage would be a misdemeanor.

5/30/03-A Senate bill that would make it a potential felony to throw something off an overpass or bridge is headed to the governor.
SB625, written by Sen. Daisy Lawler, D-Comanche, unanimously passed both legislative chambers. The bill would in some cases require a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine – amended from a $1,000 fine – for throwing objects at vehicles.
Lawler’s proposal would make the crime a felony if whatever is thrown causes injury or property damage. Throwing something off that doesn’t cause an injury or property damage would be a misdemeanor.

4/18/03-SB625, which would make it a potential felony to throw something off an overpass or bridge, has been sent to the Senate for consideration of House amendments.
The bill would in some cases require a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine – amended from a $1,000 fine.
For bill status, call (405) 524-0126.

3/27/03-A Senate bill that would make it a potential felony to throw something off an overpass or bridge is closer to passage.
SB625, written by Sen. Daisy Lawler, D-Comanche, is on its way to the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. The bill would in some cases require a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $1,000 fine.
The bill would make the crime a felony if whatever is thrown causes injury or property damage. Throwing something off that doesn't cause an injury or property damage would be a misdemeanor.
For bill status, call (405) 524-0126.