House Bill No. 1414 amends Section 510 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which outlines the qualifications for county sheriffs. The bill defines "peace officer" more comprehensively, specifying that it includes full-time officers who have worked over 25 hours per week and whose duties involve preserving public peace and enforcing various laws. It modifies the eligibility criteria for candidates seeking the office of county sheriff, requiring proof of peace officer qualifications at the time of filing a declaration of candidacy. Additionally, it allows veterans who have served as military police to count their service towards the experience requirement and mandates that newly elected sheriffs complete an administrative school within twelve months of taking office.

The bill also includes several deletions from the previous law, such as the removal of specific language regarding the definition of a peace officer and the qualifications for filing for the office. Notably, it clarifies that the provisions regarding qualifications do not apply to individuals who have previously served as county sheriffs before the adoption of this statute. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.