This bill establishes the liability of peace officers in Oklahoma for injuries resulting from the deprivation of individual rights. It specifies that peace officers, when acting under the color of law, can be held liable for legal or equitable relief if they subject or fail to intervene in the deprivation of rights as defined in the Oklahoma Constitution. The bill removes statutory immunities and limitations on liability for claims brought under this section, meaning that the Governmental Tort Claims Act will not apply. Additionally, it prohibits the use of qualified immunity as a defense in these cases.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that courts award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs, and it allows for the recovery of costs from defendants if claims are deemed frivolous. Employers are required to indemnify peace officers for liabilities incurred under this section, unless the officer acted in bad faith or was convicted of a criminal offense related to the claim. In such cases, the peace officer may be personally liable for a portion of the judgment or settlement. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.