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OK HB4144
OK HB4144Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 12, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.8), which relates to law enforcement records; eliminating reference to a chronological list of incidents; requiring law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to require law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection, removing a previous reference to a chronological list of incidents. The Oklahoma Open Records Act is a law that ensures public access to government records. This change means that the public will have broader access to information about arrests and incidents handled by law enforcement. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First Reading (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4144&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/hB/HB4144%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB4144%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB4144%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4144%20INT.PDF |
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