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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
HOUSE BILL 3977 By: Echols
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to crimes and punishments; amending
21 O.S. 2021, Section 358, which relates to
fraudulent claims against the sta te; expanding scope
of certain unlawful acts; and providing an effective
date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 358, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 358. A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm,
corporation, association or agency to make, present, or cause to be
presented to any employee or offi cer of the State of Oklahoma, or to
any department or agency thereof, any false, fictitious or
fraudulent claim for payment of public funds upon or against the
State of Oklahoma, or any department or agency thereof, knowing such
claim to be false, fictitio us or fraudulent. A violation of this
subsection shall be punished as provided in subsection A of Section
359 of this title.
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B. It shall be unlawful for any person applyin g for employment
with within the State of Oklahoma to make a materially false,
fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation on an
employment application, knowing such statement or r epresentation to
be materially false, fictitious or fraudulent. A violation of this
subsection shall be punished as provided in subsection B of Section
359 of this title.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2024.
59-2-9466 GRS 12/14/23