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This bill prohibits first responders, defined as law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel, as well as scene support personnel, such as towing services and crime scene cleaners, from releasing specific information or images from collision or crime scenes to the public or social media without authorization from the investigating agency, which is the entity responsible for reporting the incident. This restriction does not prevent agencies like the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation or Oklahoma Highway Patrol from sharing information when assisting with an investigation. Employers of these personnel must inform them of these new rules within ninety days of the bill's effective date, which is November 1, 2026, and violations will be considered a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to 60 days in jail, or both.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1479&Session=2600