Bill > HB3276

This bill prohibits law enforcement officers in Oklahoma from being liable for monetary damages under certain circumstances, such as when the right, privilege, or immunity secured by law was not clearly established at the time of the alleged deprivation, or when a court has ruled that the specific conduct alleged to be unlawful was consistent with the law. The bill also prohibits the state or political subdivisions from being liable for claims under the Governmental Tort Claims Act where the law enforcement officer was determined to be protected by qualified immunity. Additionally, the bill requires plaintiffs to state with particularity the circumstances constituting the violation and that the law was clearly established at the time, and it allows for immediate appeals when qualified immunity is denied. The provisions of this bill are effective as of November 1, 2022.