This bill establishes new requirements for law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma regarding their participation in the 287(g) Program, which allows state and local agencies to collaborate with federal immigration enforcement. It defines key terms, including "law enforcement agency" and "287(g) Program," and mandates that all law enforcement agencies must apply for and enter into a memorandum of agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by September 1, 2026. Agencies are required to maintain this agreement and ensure that at least 25% of their certified peace officers, or a minimum of five officers, are trained and cross-deputized under the program.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that agencies failing to comply with these requirements will be ineligible for state-appropriated funds and may face revocation or suspension of their accreditation by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (OLEAP). The Attorney General is tasked with creating rules to enforce these provisions, including compliance reporting and appeals processes. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.