The bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act, specifically 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, to enhance public access to law enforcement records. It removes the requirement for a chronological list of incidents and mandates that law enforcement agencies must make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection. The bill specifies the types of records that must be disclosed, including arrestee descriptions, facts concerning arrests, radio logs, conviction information, and audio and video recordings from law enforcement equipment. It also outlines conditions under which certain sensitive information may be redacted before release, such as depictions of death, nudity, or personal medical information.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that law enforcement agencies may deny access to records only if a court finds that the public interest does not outweigh the reason for denial. It establishes protocols for handling audio or video recordings related to the death of law enforcement officers, allowing family members to view such recordings under specific conditions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 51-24A.8