This bill establishes new regulations regarding the release of scene-specific information by first responders and scene support personnel in Oklahoma. It defines key terms such as "first responder," "investigating agency," and "scene support personnel." The bill prohibits these individuals from disclosing any scene-specific information or sharing photographic images or videos from a collision or crime scene on social media without prior authorization from the investigating agency. However, it allows the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to share information when requested by a law enforcement agency.
Additionally, the bill mandates that any agency employing first responders or scene support personnel must inform their employees about these new provisions within 90 days of the act's effective date. Violations of this law will result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.