County officials; creating the Volunteer County Emergency Response Corps Act. Effective date.

SB 779 creates the "Volunteer County Emergency Response Corps Act," requiring Oklahoma counties to establish a system for residents to volunteer their skills and resources during emergencies. County officials (sheriffs, commissioners, and emergency management) must develop a matching system to connect volunteers with specific needs like debris clearance, medical services, transportation, or temporary staging areas. The bill prioritizes volunteers with specialized skills (e.g., construction, chaplain services, veteran first responders) and provides liability protection for volunteers and entities offering services, barring claims of gross negligence. Counties must hold annual public meetings to promote the program, and volunteers are immune from civil liability for non-negligent actions during emergency response.