OK HB4109

Medical professionals (pharmacists, physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, paramedics, hospital employees) must immediately report to law enforcement any patient with injuries from firearms, intentionally inflicted stab wounds, poisoning, explosive devices, or severe burns (5%+ of body with second/third-degree burns)

Reports must include patient name, address, race, sex, age, whereabouts, and nature of injury; facilities must provide video footage depicting the patient within 72 hours of law enforcement request

Treatment providers must preserve potential evidence (bullets, foreign objects, damaged clothing) and surrender items to law enforcement; no privilege or contract can relieve reporting requirements

Reporters receive civil liability immunity; reports remain confidential and non-public records; employers who retaliate against employees for reporting are liable for damages, costs, and attorney fees

Failure to report or making a knowingly false report is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment; keepers of garages or parking lots must also report vehicles with bullet marks, blood stains, or crime evidence