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OK HB2720
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ross Ford
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Targeted Violence Prevention Act" authorizing Oklahoma's Office of Homeland Security and Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and disseminate information about individuals reasonably suspected of involvement in terrorism, targeted violence, threats to public safety, or organized/violent crime
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Classifies all disseminated information as confidential, with unauthorized release or use punishable as a misdemeanor carrying up to 1 year in county jail and/or a fine up to $50,000
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Makes collected information privileged, not discoverable, and not subject to subpoena, except for production in district court criminal proceedings related to the crimes under investigation
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Permits authorized sharing of confidential information with law enforcement for criminal investigations, with state/local leadership and critical infrastructure personnel in exigent circumstances, or with express authority from the Homeland Security Advisor
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Grants the Homeland Security Advisor authority to adopt and enforce rules for Office of Homeland Security operations and declares an emergency for immediate implementation upon passage
Legislative Description
State government; creating the Targeted Violence Prevention Act; authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and disseminate certain information to law enforcement and public safety agencies; codification; emergency.
Last Action
Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 27 Nays: 62
3/13/2025