Bill No. 523 amends Section 547.1 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically addressing the duties and liabilities of sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs when performing assigned duties outside their county of employment. The bill authorizes these officers to have the same powers and duties as if they were employed by the sheriff's office of the county where they are performing their duties. It also clarifies that liability for their conduct while working outside their county remains with the county of their regular employment. Additionally, the bill ensures that salaries, insurance, and other benefits continue to be provided by the county where the officers are regularly employed.

The bill removes references to specific events, such as the National Sheriffs Association annual conference, and eliminates the provision that duties assigned under this section would terminate on July 1, 2024. The updated language aims to modernize the statutory framework governing the responsibilities of law enforcement officers in Oklahoma. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-547
Floor (Senate): 19-547
Engrossed: 19-547.1