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OK HB1593
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
John George
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prosecutors from disqualifying peace officers as witnesses based on unadjudicated misconduct allegations, including those under appeal through administrative or judicial processes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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