Crimes and punishments; clarifying scope of certain prohibited act; effective date.

HB 2734 clarifies Oklahoma's obstruction of justice law by specifying that recording law enforcement activity in public and asking routine questions during stops, detentions, or arrests does not constitute obstruction. The bill explicitly states that such actions only count as obstruction if done with the intent to hinder, delay, or obstruct officers. It directly affects individuals interacting with police during encounters and bystanders observing such interactions. The changes take effect on November 1, 2025.