The bill amends various sections of Oklahoma law related to identification documents, specifically focusing on the establishment and operation of a new unit for investigating fraudulent documents. The current "Fraudulent Documents Identification Unit" is renamed to the "Identity Verification Unit" (IVU), which will be responsible for investigating the sale and distribution of fraudulent identification documents. The bill also mandates that the Commissioner of Public Safety promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section. Additionally, the bill updates statutory language and references to enhance clarity and effectiveness in the enforcement of identification document regulations.
Furthermore, the bill modifies the authority of the Department of Public Safety regarding computerized finger imaging for driver licenses and identification cards. It specifies that no law enforcement agency, other than the Department of Public Safety, can access information collected through finger imaging without a court order, while allowing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation access for specific identification purposes. The bill also outlines penalties for various offenses related to the misuse of identification documents, including misdemeanors and felonies, and establishes interagency agreements to facilitate cooperation between the Department and law enforcement agencies in the issuance and control of licenses for investigative purposes. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.