Bill > SB1934

This bill requires certain medical professionals, including pharmacists, physicians, nurses, dentists, veterinarians, and emergency medical personnel, as well as employees of medical institutions, to report specific types of injuries, wounds, illnesses, or burns 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. The report must include patient information and details about the injury, and any relevant video or physical evidence must be provided to law enforcement within 72 hours of a request. The bill also mandates that medical providers preserve any potential evidence, such as bullets or damaged clothing, removed from patients. It clarifies that no professional privilege or contract can prevent these reports or testimony, and those making reports in good faith are immune from civil liability. Reports are not public records, and information identifying the reporter is kept confidential unless ordered by a court. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who make these reports, and violations of the reporting requirements are considered misdemeanors, punishable by fines or jail time. Additionally, owners and employees of garages or parking lots must report any motor vehicles with bullet marks, gunshot marks, blood stains, or other evidence of a crime to law enforcement, with violations also being misdemeanors. These 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. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1934&Session=2600