Records; Oklahoma Open Records Act; definitions; exemptions; redacting or deleting of certain personal information; advance payments; requests require reasonable specificity; attorney fees; effective date.

HB 2022 amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to clarify what qualifies as a "record" and expand exemptions for personal information. It specifically adds new exemptions in Section 24A.5, including personal financial data (like credit reports), Social Security numbers, driver records, and contact details submitted for licensing, which must now be redacted from public documents. The bill directly affects public bodies (like government agencies and courts) that handle records and citizens requesting documents, by making it clearer when they can deny requests or remove sensitive details. Key changes include defining "public body" more precisely and requiring requesters to provide reasonable specificity to avoid blanket denials. These updates aim to balance public access with privacy protections for individuals.