Bill > HB2925

This bill requires all state, county, and local law enforcement agencies to develop comprehensive written policies and procedures for high-speed vehicular pursuits, with specific guidelines designed to minimize public risk and protect innocent bystanders. The policies must address cross-jurisdictional pursuits and include restrictions such as prohibiting pursuits in densely populated areas, banning shooting at moving vehicles, requiring supervisory approval before initiating a pursuit, and emphasizing alternative tracking methods like aircraft, drones, or GPS systems. For felony pursuits, law enforcement can only pursue suspects when there is a reasonable certainty that apprehension will prevent further physical harm, and pursuits must end if significant property damage or individual harm seems probable. For misdemeanor pursuits, officers can only pursue suspects if they can be apprehended without risking public property or innocent lives. The bill specifically limits high-speed pursuits to serious criminal situations, such as murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, rape, armed robbery, or other offenses that create an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to establish statewide standards for safer and more responsible law enforcement pursuit practices.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2925&Session=2600