This bill establishes a new law in Oklahoma that prohibits law enforcement officers from muting, pausing, or disabling audio and video recordings from equipment attached to their vehicles or from personal recording devices while they are performing their official duties. The intent of this legislation is to ensure transparency and accountability in law enforcement activities by maintaining continuous recordings during interactions with the public.
The new law will be codified as Section 2-151 of Title 47 in the Oklahoma Statutes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2026. This measure aims to enhance public trust in law enforcement by safeguarding the integrity of recordings that may be critical for investigations and public oversight.