OklahomaOklahoma would organize investigators to handle cybercrime and fraud
Oklahoma’s investigative bureau would run a specialized unit for cybercrime and fraud, with a dedicated fund, subject to existing jurisdiction limits and unclear timing.
What it does
Oklahoma’s investigative bureau would operate an internal unit for cybercrime, fraud, digital evidence, technical support, partner coordination, and law-enforcement training, without broader jurisdiction.
A continuing State Treasury fund would hold money received for the unit and allow the Bureau to spend it on the unit’s work, subject to required payment approvals.
Argument forA specialized team could help law-enforcement agencies examine digital evidence and respond to online fraud and cyberattacks.
Argument againstBecause the fund has no guaranteed amount and the Bureau may reassign existing staff and resources, other Bureau work could face competing demands.
More detail
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation would operate a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit. The unit would investigate cybercrime, fraud, and crimes involving digital evidence, and support Bureau agents and requesting agencies. The unit could act only on referrals or requests allowed by existing law, direction from the Governor consistent with current authority, or other existing statutory permission. The unit would not receive broader Bureau jurisdiction. The Director could assign staff, shift resources, and set internal procedures, and the Bureau could adopt rules. The text lists July 1, 2026, as the effective date, but separately says the act takes effect upon passage and approval; the timing is therefore unclear.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation would use a dedicated revolving fund to pay for the unit’s listed duties. The fund would be held in the State Treasury and could support the unit’s investigations, technical assistance, training, coordination, and specialized staff. The fund would contain money received by the Bureau for deposit there. Money credited to the fund could be budgeted and spent for the unit’s duties, subject to legally required claims, warrants, and approval. The text does not identify a guaranteed funding amount or a specific source of money. The fund’s timing is subject to the conflicting effective-date provisions: one section says July 1, 2026, while another says the act takes effect upon passage and approval.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 29Approved by Governor Kevin Stitt 05/22/2026Became Law
- May 14Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Vote recorded Fourth Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 14Signed, returned to Senate
- May 14Enrolled, to House
- May 14Referred for enrollment
- May 14Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7Major
- May 14HAs adoptedMajor
- May 5HAs read
- May 5Engrossed, signed, to SenateMajor
- May 4Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 4Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 4Major
- May 4General Order
- Apr 22Title restored
- Apr 22Coauthored by Representative(s) Waldron
- Apr 22CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget CommitteeMinor
- Apr 21Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Public Safety SubcommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded Appropriations And Budget Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 8
- Vote recorded Appropriations And Budget Public Safety Subcommittee: Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety SubcommitteeMinor
- Mar 30Second Reading referred to Appropriations and BudgetMinor
- Mar 10First ReadingMinor
- Mar 10Engrossed to HousePassed House
- Mar 9Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 9Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 37 Nays: 8Passed Senate
- Mar 9General Order, Considered
- Feb 26Coauthored by Representative Hill
- Feb 24Coauthored by Representative Chapman (principal House author)
- Feb 23Placed on General Order
- Feb 23Coauthored by Senator Hines
- Feb 18Title stricken
- Vote recorded Appropriations. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 18Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filedMinor
- Feb 10Referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Vote recorded Public Safety. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 10Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filedMinor
- Feb 3Second Reading referred to Public Safety Committee then to Appropriations CommitteeMinor
- Feb 2Authored by Senator Reinhardt
- Feb 2First ReadingIntroduced
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