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OK HB1593

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

John George

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits prosecutors from disqualifying peace officers as witnesses based on unadjudicated misconduct allegations, including those under appeal through administrative or judicial processes.

  • Allows peace officers placed on "Do Not Call" lists or marked as noncredible to petition the Oklahoma Attorney General to contest the allegations through an administrative law judge hearing.

  • Requires the administrative law judge to find in favor of the peace officer if the underlying administrative process is still pending or has been appealed.

  • Prevents law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from relying on misconduct allegations if an administrative law judge determines they are not supported by a preponderance of the evidence.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedures; authorizing peace officers to dispute reports of misconduct; codification; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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