Bill No. 675 amends Section 2-124 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems Division within the Department of Public Safety. The bill updates statutory language, including changing "on-line" to "online" and "realtime" to "real-time." It also modifies references to the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, changing it to "Telecommunications." Additionally, the bill clarifies the Department's responsibilities, including the operation of a statewide law enforcement data communication network and the coordination with national crime information centers.
A significant new provision allows the Department of Public Safety to provide vehicle owner registration information to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority for toll collection purposes, contingent upon the availability of such information through the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems network. This provision is applicable only if the information is made available through a registering agency that permits access. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.