House Bill No. 2720, known as the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, establishes new protocols for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information related to potential threats of terrorism and violence by the Department of Homeland Security and the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center. The bill mandates that any information shared with law enforcement and public safety agencies is to be treated as confidential, with strict penalties for unauthorized release or use of such information, including potential jail time and fines. The act also defines specific circumstances under which confidential information may be shared without constituting an unauthorized release, such as in exigent circumstances or with the express authority of the Homeland Security Advisor.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to expand the duties of the Office of Homeland Security, allowing the Homeland Security Advisor to adopt and enforce necessary rules for its operation. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive statewide strategy to secure Oklahoma from various threats, including terrorism and cyberattacks. The act also ensures that information collected under its provisions is privileged and not subject to subpoena, thereby enhancing the confidentiality and security of sensitive data related to public safety. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-51.1
House Committee Substitute: 74-51.1
Floor (House): 74-51.1
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 74-51.1