This bill amends Section 99a of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the authority of peace officers in the state. The key change involves the removal of the requirement for Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement officers to be "commissioned by the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs" in order to have state police powers. The amended language now allows tribal law enforcement officers from federally recognized tribes to enforce state laws on fee land purchased by these tribes or in Indian country, as defined by federal law, without the previous commissioning requirement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while peace officers are rendering assistance under specified circumstances, they will have the same powers and duties as if they were employed by the law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where they are serving. It also emphasizes that salaries and benefits for these officers will not be the responsibility of any law enforcement agency that is not their employing agency. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.