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This bill, titled the "First Amendment Open Meeting Protection Act," aims to strengthen the public's right to record government meetings in Oklahoma. It amends the existing Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, specifically Section 312, which deals with the recording of public meetings. The key change is that it explicitly states that no public body, its members, officers, staff, or any security personnel can prohibit any attendee from recording proceedings by video, audio, or any other method, as long as the recording does not disrupt the meeting. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing individuals who are unlawfully prevented from recording a public meeting to file a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. The bill also updates a statutory reference to clarify that notice requirements for meetings are governed by Section 301 et seq. of the title, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1757&Session=2600