Senate Bill No. 65 amends Oklahoma laws concerning the destruction of controlled dangerous substances and the handling of seized property. The bill allows individuals in group homes and residential care facilities to destroy outdated or unwanted controlled substances without needing to submit them to a specific destruction site, and it removes the previous incineration requirement, instead mandating compliance with federal regulations under 21 C.F.R. Part 1317. Additionally, it streamlines statutory language to facilitate the destruction process and ensures adherence to federal standards. The bill also empowers municipal police departments and law enforcement agencies to destroy seized substances exceeding ten pounds, detailing the necessary documentation and notification procedures for defendants.

Moreover, the bill permits the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to transfer or donate seized property to other state agencies, tribal law enforcement, or school districts, provided that written agreements are established among all parties involved. These agreements may include provisions for transferring title to the property, although the bill explicitly prohibits the transfer of weapons to school districts, except under specific conditions. The bill is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025, following a favorable committee report from the Committee on Public Safety.