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OK HB1190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) from certifying permanent resident aliens as peace officers in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2025
  • Provides a grandfather exception for permanent resident aliens who are already trained, certified, and actively employed as full-time peace officers as of November 1, 2025
  • Removes the previous requirement that peace officer applicants provide proof of either U.S. citizenship or resident alien status, now requiring only proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Amends 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311, which governs the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training's certification requirements and standards for peace officers

Legislative Description

Law enforcement education and training; modifying certain background investigation requirement; effective date.

Last Action

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 33 Nays: 58

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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