HB1190 Summary

• Prohibits permanent resident alien certification: Prevents permanent resident aliens from being certified as peace officers, effective November 1, 2025, with an exception for those already actively employed as full-time peace officers as of that date.

• Modifies citizenship/residency verification requirements: Changes background investigation language to require proof of United States citizenship only (removes "resident alien status" as an alternative option for new applicants).

• Maintains exception for existing officers: Allows permanent resident aliens who are already trained, certified, and actively employed as full-time peace officers as of November 1, 2025, to continue serving without subject to the new prohibition.

• Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311: Updates the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) statute governing peace officer qualifications and certification requirements.

• Effective date: All provisions take effect November 1, 2025.