Bill > HB2720

This bill creates the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, which expands the powers of Oklahoma's Office of Homeland Security and the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and share sensitive information about potential threats. The legislation authorizes these agencies to gather and disseminate confidential information concerning individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism, targeted violence, public safety threats, or organized crime to law enforcement and public safety agencies. Any unauthorized release or misuse of this confidential information would be considered a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. The bill provides limited exceptions for sharing information, such as for criminal investigations, addressing imminent threats, or with the Homeland Security Advisor's express permission. Importantly, the collected information is deemed privileged and generally not subject to court subpoenas or discovery, with the sole exception of criminal prosecutions directly related to the information. The bill also amends existing law to explicitly add administrative and logistical support for the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to the Office of Homeland Security's duties and grants the Homeland Security Advisor broader rule-making authority. The legislation is deemed an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.