Bill > SB1612

This bill mandates that certain medical professionals, including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, and emergency medical personnel, as well as employees of medical institutions, must report specific types of injuries, wounds, or illnesses to law enforcement if they have reason to believe they were caused by a firearm, a sharp instrument, poisoning, an incendiary or explosive device, severe burns, or violence in a suspicious manner or during a crime. These reports must include patient information, the nature of the injury, and any helpful details for identifying the cause or perpetrator, including providing video recordings from the facility within 72 hours of a law enforcement request, though facilities can blur images of unrelated individuals. The bill also requires these professionals to preserve any potential evidence, like bullets or damaged clothing, removed from patients until law enforcement collects it. It clarifies that no professional privilege or contract can prevent these reports or testimony, and those making good-faith reports are immune from civil liability. Reports are not public records, and reporters' identities are kept confidential unless a court orders otherwise. The bill also establishes misdemeanor offenses for failing to report or for knowingly making a false report, punishable by fines and/or jail time. Additionally, owners or employees of vehicle storage, repair, or maintenance facilities must report vehicles showing signs of bullet marks, gunshot marks, blood stains, or other evidence of a crime, also facing misdemeanor penalties for non-compliance. The provisions do not apply to members of the Armed Forces on duty and do not affect existing child abuse reporting requirements, though video evidence must still be provided in those cases.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1612&Session=2600