Bill > SB1496

This bill modifies provisions related to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), primarily concerning its investigative records, evidentiary property, and operational duties. Key changes include clarifying that OSBI investigative records are confidential and privileged, with exceptions for disclosures to other law enforcement and prosecutorial entities for criminal investigations, child abuse investigations, and accreditation purposes; these records are generally not subject to subpoena in private civil cases unless a court finds the need substantially outweighs confidentiality and disclosure won't jeopardize investigations. The bill also allows the OSBI Director to disclose statistical data that doesn't include personal information and to enter into agreements with other law enforcement agencies for information sharing to further criminal investigations and crime prevention. Regarding evidentiary property, the bill streamlines procedures for the disposal of unclaimed or unneeded property, allowing for sale, donation, destruction, or other disposition after court authorization, and clarifies that the Director may refuse to sell property if no bid meets a certain threshold of its fair-market value. Additionally, the Director is authorized to accept monetary gifts and grants for the OSBI Revolving Fund, digitally store and dispose of original records after scanning, and enter into agreements for affiliate task force agents to assist in major crime investigations. The bill also updates statutory language and references, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.