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OK HB1414

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Veterans with 4 or more years of military police service may use that experience to satisfy the county sheriff qualification requirement of 4 years as a certified peace officer

  • Candidates for county sheriff must present proof of peace officer qualification when filing their declaration of candidacy with the county election board

  • Veterans claiming military police experience must submit a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as verification when filing for candidacy

  • The Secretary of the State Election Board may prescribe a standardized form for documenting police or veteran experience

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Counties and county officers; qualifications for county sheriff; military police service; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/21/2025

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Local and County Government4/1/2025
County and Municipal Government2/4/2025
Government Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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