Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 523 — County officers; assigned duties; authorizing certain duties outside county of employment; modifying scope of employer liability. Effective date.

Last action — Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 12, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 523 allows Oklahoma sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to perform their duties at the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference in Oklahoma County during June 2024, even if they are from a different county. This change ensures that they will have the same powers as if they were employed by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office during this time. Importantly, it clarifies that liability for their actions will remain with their home counties. This matters because it facilitates law enforcement participation in important conferences while maintaining accountability.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
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Weaver of the Senate and Manger of the House 5 An Act relating to county officers;
Weaver of the Senate and Manger of the House An Act relating to county officers;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
County sheriffs BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
Liability for the conduct of any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or reserve deputy sheriff, while performing duties during the National Sheriffs’ Association annual ENGR.
Liability for the conduct of any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or reserve deputy sheriff, while performing duties during the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference or any activities in conjunction with that conference for June 2024 outside of his or her county of employment, shall remain the responsibility of the counties of county in which they are he or she is regularly employed.
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523 Page 1 conference or any activities in conjunction with that conference for June 2024 outside of his or her county of employment, shall remain the responsibility of the counties of county in which they are he or she is regularly employed.
Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
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Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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523 Page 2 Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 1st day of May, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the responsibilities and liabilities of county sheriffs and deputies assigned to duties outside their county during a specific event.

  • 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.1

    for which he or she is performing duties. → for which he or she is performing duties.

    Clarifies that sheriffs performing duties at the conference have the same powers as if employed locally.

  • 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.1

    Liability for the conduct of any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or reserve deputy sheriff, while performing duties during the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference or any activities in conjunction with that conference for June 2024 outside of his or her county of employment, shall remain the responsibility of the counties of county in which they are he or she is regularly employed. → Liability for the conduct of any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or reserve deputy sheriff, while performing duties during the National Sheriffs’ Association annual conference or any activities in conjunction with that conference for June 2024 outside of his or her county of employment, shall remain the responsibility of the counties of county in which he or she is regularly employed.

    Ensures that liability remains with the county where the sheriff or deputy is regularly employed.

  • 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.1

    Salaries, insurance, and other benefits shall be provided in the regular manner by the county in which the sheriffs sheriff, deputy sheriffs sheriff, and or reserve deputy sheriffs are sheriff is regularly employed. → Salaries, insurance, and other benefits shall be provided in the regular manner by the county in which the sheriff, deputy sheriff, and reserve deputy sheriff is regularly employed.

    Streamlines the language regarding the provision of salaries and benefits.

  • 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.1

    Any duties assigned to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs as a result of this section shall terminate on July 1, 2024.

    Establishes a specific termination date for duties assigned under this section.

Action History

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety

  11. Referred to Public Safety

  12. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 3

  17. General Order, Amended by Floor Substitute

  18. Coauthored by Representative Manger (principal House author)

  19. Placed on General Order

  20. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  21. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  22. Authored by Senator Weaver

  23. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 81 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 660013
Unaffiliated 4002
Democrat 11003
Total 810018
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Pittman — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Not Voting
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Not Voting
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Not Voting
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Not Voting
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Not Voting
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Not Voting
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Not Voting
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Not Voting
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Not Voting
T.J. Marti Republican Not Voting
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10000
Democrat 2000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 43 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 38001
Democrat 5300
Total 43301
% of votes cast 91%6%0%2%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Nay
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Nay
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Not Voting
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Subjects

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SB 523 is sponsored by District 24 (Republican) and Robert Manger (Republican).
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