Bill > HB1573

This bill establishes a new legal definition and directive for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF). Specifically, the bill defines a SCIF as an area or installation where confidential information can be securely viewed, stored, used, discussed, or electronically processed, with strict access controls that only allow authorized DHS personnel to enter. The bill mandates that the Department of Human Services will be responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the construction and ongoing maintenance of such a facility. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing the department time to plan and implement the secure facility. By creating this new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, the bill aims to establish formal protocols and guidelines for handling highly sensitive information within the Department of Human Services.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1573&Session=2600