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OK HB1593

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

John George

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state attorneys from disqualifying peace officers as witnesses in criminal proceedings based on misconduct allegations that have not been finally adjudicated as sustained

  • Allows peace officers to dispute misconduct reports, credibility determinations, or "Do Not Call" list placements by filing a petition with the Office of the Attorney General

  • Requires the Attorney General to refer disputes to an administrative law judge for evidentiary hearings, with the law enforcement agency serving as respondent

  • Mandates administrative law judges to rule in favor of peace officers if misconduct allegations are still pending appeal or are not supported by a preponderance of evidence

  • Effective date: 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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