Senate Bill No. 461 establishes new regulations regarding the management of Brady-Giglio lists by prosecuting agencies in Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms such as "Brady-Giglio list," "officer," and "prosecuting individual," and mandates that prosecuting agencies adopt policies outlining the criteria for placing officers on these lists, the rights of officers to receive notice and provide input, and the procedures for requesting reconsideration of their placement. Additionally, the bill requires written notice to be sent to the officer's employer before an officer is placed on the list, detailing the officer's rights and the process for contesting their inclusion.

The bill also stipulates that officers already on a Brady-Giglio list prior to the bill's effective date will be notified and given the opportunity to request reconsideration. It emphasizes the ongoing duty of prosecuting agencies to produce relevant evidence and allows for the removal of officers from the list if new information warrants it. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not create a private cause of action against prosecuting individuals for damages related to an officer's inclusion on the list. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22-1402, 21-1289.19, 21-1289.20, 21-1289.21, 21-1289.22, 21-1289.26, 21-1290.6