The bill amends Section 540 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to obstruction of justice. It clarifies that any person who willfully delays or obstructs a public officer in the performance of their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction. Additionally, the bill introduces an exception that allows individuals to record law enforcement activities in public areas, provided that such recording does not interfere with the officers' duties.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that inquiries made by individuals who are being stopped, detained, or arrested, or by bystanders observing such actions, will not be considered obstruction of justice unless those inquiries are intentionally aimed at hindering or obstructing the law enforcement officer's authority. This amendment aims to balance the rights of citizens to observe and record police activity while ensuring that law enforcement can perform their duties without undue interference. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.