Senate Bill No. 1015, known as the State-Sponsored Persecution Prohibition Act, aims to protect law-abiding private businesses, farmers, ranchers, and taxpayers from harassment and intimidation by state agencies. The bill prohibits state agencies from maliciously investigating individuals for personal, political, or ideological reasons, threatening punitive regulations in retaliation for questioning agency actions, or excessively harassing individuals through communication.
If a state agency is found to have knowingly violated these provisions, it will be subject to civil action from the affected individuals, who can seek damages and attorney fees. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and includes a provision for noncodification, meaning it will not be added to the existing Oklahoma Statutes.