Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2235: Wrongful convictions; increasing liability amount for claims of wrongful incarceration; codification.

HB 2235 creates a new automatic process for sealing eligible arrest records in Oklahoma, directly affecting individuals with clean-slate eligible arrests (e.g., dismissed cases or non-convictions). It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to monthly identify eligible records, notify law enforcement and prosecutors, and automatically seal records after 45 days if no objections are raised (e.g., for unpaid restitution or ongoing criminal activity). The bill mandates annual reports to the legislature on non-sealed cases and prohibits employers/educators from requiring disclosure of sealed records. This focuses on expungement procedures, not compensation for wrongful convictions, as clarified by the codified process in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomates sealing of non-conviction records, reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to protect civil rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 1002: Stalking; directing law enforcement agencies to provide certain notification to victims of stalking; effective date.

HB 1002 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to file specific notifications with victims of stalking, rather than serving them directly. This bill directly affects stalking victims by changing how they receive official updates about their cases. The key provision amends existing procedures to mandate that law enforcement "file" these notifications with victims, streamlining the process while ensuring victims are informed. The bill is currently moving through committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation after committee amendments.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to notify stalking victims via filing, enhancing victim communication and protections in criminal justice process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1862: Law enforcement officers; creating the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Event Deconfliction Act; directing law enforcement personnel to submit certain information to the event deconfliction system; codification; effective date.

HB 1862 creates the "Oklahoma Law Enforcement Event Deconfliction Act," requiring all Oklahoma law enforcement personnel (including federal, state, tribal, and local agencies) to submit specific details about planned high-risk operations - such as raids, warrant executions, or surveillance - to a centralized event deconfliction system at least one hour before the event. The system identifies potential conflicts (e.g., overlapping operations) and mandates personnel to resolve them before proceeding, with failure to do so risking civil, administrative, or criminal penalties. Submitted information - including location, time, contact details, and search radius - is confidential and exempt from public records laws, while misuse (like submitting or accessing data for non-investigative purposes) is punishable by misdemeanor charges. The law aims to prevent accidental clashes between law enforcement teams during coordinated or overlapping operations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates law enforcement coordination to prevent operational conflicts, enhancing accountability and safety during high-risk operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1971: Children; Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act; report; sexual misconduct or exploitation; penalties; Office of Juvenile Affairs; Independent Oversight Committee; responsibilities; investigations; civil liability; damages; negligence; civil penalties; training; annual report; exception; Oklahoma Open Records Act; disclosure; confidentiality; judicial review; juvenile records; exception; codification; effective date.

HB 1971, the "Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act," requires staff, contractors, and volunteers in Oklahoma juvenile facilities (including group homes and county detention centers) to immediately report suspected sexual misconduct or exploitation involving juveniles to both their supervisor and the Office of Juvenile System Oversight. Failure to report carries criminal penalties (up to 2 years in prison and $5,000 fines) and civil liability for negligence, with potential damages of up to $50,000 per victim. The bill mandates annual staff training on recognizing and reporting misconduct and requires the Oversight Committee to submit annual reports to the legislature. It also creates an exception to juvenile record confidentiality, allowing limited disclosure of relevant records to law enforcement, guardians, and legal representatives in sexual violence cases while maintaining broader confidentiality protections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates immediate reporting of juvenile sexual exploitation in facilities with criminal penalties and oversight, strengthening accountability and protection within juvenile justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1042: Sunset; Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board; extending sunset year.

HB 1042 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under the state's Sunset Law. The board, created within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, reviews opioid overdose deaths (for individuals 18+) to analyze causes, coordinate prevention efforts, and make system improvement recommendations to medical and law enforcement agencies. This procedural bill does not alter the board's existing duties - such as data collection, confidential case reviews, or annual reporting - but ensures its continued operation for one additional year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends oversight board analyzing opioid deaths to improve prevention and coordination with law enforcement, supporting systemic reform through data-driven prevention efforts.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends opioid overdose fatality review board, maintaining public health prevention efforts under mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 391: Opioid overdose fatalities; dissolving Overdose Fatality Review Board; providing for Attorney General oversight. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 391 extends the Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board's existence until July 1, 2026 (correcting the bill title's "dissolving" error), requiring it to review opioid overdose cases involving adults. The Board gathers confidential records from medical examiners, hospitals, law enforcement, and other agencies to identify systemic issues in medical or law enforcement responses, then makes recommendations for improvement. All case discussions and recommendations remain confidential and privileged, not admissible in court, while the Board must publish an annual public report by February 1 detailing its findings and system coordination. This directly affects state agencies (like mental health services, law enforcement, and medical examiners) and ensures public transparency through annual reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill extends Opioid Overdose Review Board to identify systemic issues in law enforcement responses, making recommendations for improvement. Aligns with criminal justice reform by enhancing oversight and accountability.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes board to review opioid overdose cases and improve medical/law enforcement responses, strengthening public health system oversight in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1786: Victim protective orders; directing peace officers to complete return of service when filing petition; effective date.

HB 1786 requires peace officers to make every effort to serve protective order subjects and complete service documentation when filing petitions with the court. If immediate service isn't possible, officers must file the petition the next business day, and court clerks must prioritize service through county sheriffs. This affects victims seeking emergency protective orders (for domestic violence, stalking, or related offenses) and the law enforcement/court staff handling these cases. The bill streamlines the process to ensure timely court review while clarifying procedures for service attempts and filing deadlines. It amends Oklahoma statutes to standardize how protective order petitions are processed after emergency requests.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officers to complete protective order service documentation and prioritize victim cases, enhancing victim safety and procedural efficiency in domestic violence criminal justice cases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 812: Mental health; creating certain exception related to fulfillment of transport duties. Effective date.

SB 812 amends Oklahoma law to create a new exception for law enforcement officers transporting individuals needing mental health assessment. It allows sheriffs and peace officers to arrange on-site assessments via telemedicine (using mobile devices) or mobile crisis teams instead of immediately transporting people to facilities for initial evaluation. The bill clarifies that transport duties are considered fulfilled once officers transfer individuals to facility staff who confirm no immediate safety threat, except for unaccompanied minors under 18. This directly affects law enforcement agencies, mental health facilities, and individuals requiring emergency mental health services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates mental health transport exception allowing telemedicine/mobile crisis teams instead of facility transport, reducing unnecessary criminal justice involvement for mental health crises.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables telemedicine/mobile crisis teams for mental health assessments, improving access without mandatory facility transport per bill's exception for transport duties.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health Telehealth

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1213: Prisons and reformatories; modifying provisions related to inmate earned credits. Effective date.

SB 1213 modifies Oklahoma's inmate earned credit system by removing minimum incarceration time requirements (previously 3 months for Class 3, 8 months for Class 4) for assigning credit levels. It establishes new monthly credit rates based on an inmate's criminal history: inmates without prior felony convictions receive higher credits (Class 3: 45 credits/month, Class 4: 60 credits/month) compared to those with felony histories (Class 3: 33 credits, Class 4: 44 credits). The bill affects all state prison inmates by changing how their sentence reductions are calculated through earned credits. Key provisions include updating credit assignment criteria, requiring gender-neutral language, and specifying that credits cannot be earned for certain offenses like killing law enforcement officers. The changes apply to all inmates assigned to Class Levels 2-4 under the Department of Corrections' updated policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeModifies earned credits to incentivize rehabilitation: higher credits for inmates without prior felonies, removing minimum incarceration requirements to promote positive behavior and reduce recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 2248: Mental health; rural mental health and treatment diversion pilot programs; purpose; Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; contracts; promulgation of rules; effective date.

HB 2248 creates rural mental health pilot programs in Oklahoma designed to redirect individuals with mental health needs away from the criminal justice system and into treatment programs. The bill authorizes the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to develop these programs (subject to funding) and enter contracts to implement them, focusing on rural communities. It requires the Department’s Board to create necessary rules for the programs’ operation and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects rural Oklahomans facing mental health challenges who might otherwise interact with law enforcement or courts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedirects individuals with mental health needs from criminal justice system into treatment, promoting diversion programs to reduce incarceration and support reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates rural mental health pilot programs to divert individuals into treatment, expanding access to mental health services in underserved areas.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health Substance Abuse

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