Cross-deputization Agreements; creating the Oklahoma Cross-Deputization Agreements Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 4133 creates the "Oklahoma Cross-Deputization Agreements Act of 2026," establishing a legal framework for Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to enter formal cross-deputization agreements. These agreements would allow one agency (like a sheriff's office) to grant another agency (such as a tribal police force or neighboring county department) the authority to enforce certain laws within their respective jurisdictions. The bill outlines procedures for creating and managing these agreements but specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma's main statutes. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and directly affects local law enforcement agencies seeking to collaborate across jurisdictional boundaries.