OK HB1137

Removes the requirement that the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation obtain federal funding by January 1, 2022, before creating the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

Eliminates the mandate for OSBI to seek federal grants and coordinate with private entities for funding, allowing the office to operate without federal funding prerequisites

Requires OSBI to create the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons directly, with staff having significant tribal community experience

Office responsibilities remain unchanged: working with law enforcement on cases involving American Indians, developing best practices protocols, assisting families with NamUs resources, and facilitating public training

Effective date: November 1, 2025