Peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant. Effective date.

SB 1234 prohibits Oklahoma peace officers from wearing face coverings during warrant executions without a specific court order for each instance. The bill requires officers to obtain a separate court order permitting identity masking before each warrant execution, but explicitly excludes protective gear like face shields or helmets. This law directly affects all peace officers executing warrants in Oklahoma, mandating transparency in their identification during such operations. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026, and would be codified in Oklahoma Statutes Title 22, Section 211.2.