Oklahoma SB1820: Duels; modifying elements of certain offense; establishing certain guidelines for consent as affirmative defense. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to duels; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 662, as amended by Section 193, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 662), which relates to penalties for dueling; modifying elements of certain offense; defining term; establishing guidelines for consent as an affirmative defense to assaultive conduct; providing exceptions; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:

An Act relating to duels; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 662, as amended by Section 193, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 662), which relates to penalties for dueling; modifying elements of certain offense; defining term; establishing guidelines for consent as an affirmative defense to assaultive conduct; providing exceptions; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 21 O.S. 2021, Section 662, as amended by Section 193, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 662), is amended to read as follows: Section 662. Any person guilty of fighting any duel with a deadly weapon, although no death or wound ensues, shall be guilty of a Class C1 felony offense punishable by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through E of Section 20L of this title. SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 663 of Title 21, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. As used in this section, "serious bodily injury" means any harm that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, Req. No. 3202 Page 1 serious permanent disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or prolonged impairment of the function of any bodily …

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Sponsors

• Casey Murdock (R)
• Casey Murdock (R, SD-027)
• Shane Jett (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2026: Coauthored by Senator Murdock
2. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3. February 2, 2026: Authored by Senator Jett
4. February 2, 2026: First Reading

Common questions

What is SB1820?

SB1820 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Duels; modifying elements of certain offense; establishing certain guidelines for consent as affirmative defense. Effective date.

What does SB1820 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to duels; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 662, as amended by Section 193, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 662), which relates to penalties for dueling; modifying elements of certain offense; defining term; establishing guidelines for consent as an affirmative defense to assaultive conduct; providing exceptions; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of SB1820?

In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Senator Murdock (February 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1820?

Shane Jett (R), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1820?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1820&Session=2600