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OK HB2747

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Richard Morrissette

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Blue Alert Act, establishing a statewide alert system to rapidly disseminate information to media outlets when a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured

  • Designates the Commissioner of Public Safety as the statewide coordinator, with authority to adopt rules and issue directives for implementation

  • Requires four conditions for activation: a law enforcement officer killed or seriously injured with a suspect identified, the suspect poses a serious risk to the public and other officers, investigators have the suspect's name, physical description, or vehicle information, and the investigating agency recommends activation

  • Authorizes the Commissioner to notify authorities outside Oklahoma when alert criteria are met and requires annual review of the system's function and procedures

  • Effective date: November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; creating the Oklahoma Blue Alert Act; directing the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement statewide blue alert system; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/26/2016

4/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/31/2016
Public Safety3/16/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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