Bill > SB1274

This bill amends an existing Oklahoma statute to update language regarding the responsibilities of district attorneys and make their advisory role more gender-neutral. Specifically, the bill requires district attorneys to represent county officials who are seeking a protective order against someone who has violated a specific criminal statute (Section 1176 of Title 21). The bill replaces gendered language like "his" with "his or her" throughout the text, ensuring that the statute applies equally to male and female district attorneys. Currently, district attorneys are already obligated to provide legal advice and opinions to county commissioners and other civil officers upon request, and this bill expands that duty to explicitly include representation for county officials seeking protective orders in certain criminal situations. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026, giving ample time for local legal offices to prepare for the new requirement.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1274&Session=2600