House Bill No. 2215 amends Section 7-606 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the failure to maintain insurance or security for motor vehicles. The bill removes provisions that previously authorized the seizure of license plates by law enforcement officers when a driver is found to be in violation of the Compulsory Insurance Law. Instead, it stipulates that if a law enforcement officer verifies valid insurance through an online system, no citation will be issued. Additionally, the bill prohibits the seizure of a vehicle if the driver presents what appears to be a valid security verification form, and it clarifies that vehicles displaying valid temporary license plates cannot be seized.

The bill also outlines the penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment, while allowing for the possibility of sentence suspension or deferral by the court. Importantly, it establishes that individuals can have charges dismissed if they provide proof of valid insurance coverage at the time of the alleged offense. The bill declares an emergency, indicating that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgency of the changes to the law.