Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 4144 — Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 10, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    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 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

377 added · 394 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to House Bill 4144 clarify and simplify the requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding public records. Specifically, the language now clearly states that agencies must make all arrest and incident reports available for inspection and copying, ensuring transparency in these records. This change matters because it enhances public access to information that can hold law enforcement accountable, promoting trust and openness in the community.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) HOUSE BILL 4144 By:
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Manger of the House and Hamilton of the Senate 8 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act;
4144 By:
Manger of the House and Hamilton of the Senate 5 7 An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act;
HB4144 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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Jail registers, including jail blotter data or jail booking information recorded on persons at the time of incarceration showing the name of each prisoner with the date and cause of commitment, the authority committing the prisoner, whether committed for a criminal HB4144 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Jail registers, including jail blotter data or jail booking information recorded on persons at the time of incarceration showing the name of each prisoner with the date and cause of commitment, the authority committing the prisoner, whether committed for a criminal offense, a description of the prisoner, and the date or manner of discharge or escape of the prisoner;
offense, a description of the prisoner, and the date or manner of discharge or escape of the prisoner;
Audio and video recordings from recording equipment attached to law enforcement vehicles or associated audio recordings from recording equipment on the person of a law enforcement officer;
Audio and video recordings from recording equipment attached to law enforcement vehicles or associated audio recordings from ENGR.
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4144 Page 2 recording equipment on the person of a law enforcement officer;
depict great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11- 904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, unless the great bodily injury was effected by a law enforcement officer, HB4144 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
depict great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11- 904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, unless the great bodily injury was effected by a law enforcement officer, f.
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would undermine the assertion of a privilege provided in Section 1-109 or Section 3-428 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes for detention or transportation for mental health evaluation or treatment or drug or alcohol detoxification purposes, h.
would undermine the assertion of a privilege provided in Section 1-109 or Section 3-428 of Title 43A of the ENGR.
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4144 Page 3 Oklahoma Statutes for detention or transportation for mental health evaluation or treatment or drug or alcohol detoxification purposes, h.
At such time when an investigation has concluded and the law enforcement agency has rendered its decision as to final disciplinary action, the portions of the HB4144 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
At such time when an investigation has concluded and the law enforcement agency has rendered its decision as to final disciplinary action, the portions of the recordings previously withheld as provided for in this subparagraph shall be available for public inspection and copying.
recordings previously withheld as provided for in this subparagraph shall be available for public inspection and copying.
The audio and video recordings withheld as provided for in this subparagraph shall be ENGR.
The audio and video recordings withheld as provided for in this subparagraph shall be available for public inspection and copying before the conclusion of the investigation if the investigation lasts for an unreasonable amount of time;
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4144 Page 4 available for public inspection and copying before the conclusion of the investigation if the investigation lasts for an unreasonable amount of time;
(1) the use of any physical force or violence by a law enforcement officer, (2) pursuits of any kind, (3) traffic stops, (4) any person being arrested, cited, charged or issued a written warning, (5) events that directly led to any person being arrested, cited, charged or receiving a written warning, (6) detentions of any length for the purpose of investigation, (7) any exercise of authority by a law enforcement officer that deprives a citizen of his or her liberty, HB4144 HFLR Page 5 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
(1) the use of any physical force or violence by a law enforcement officer, (2) pursuits of any kind, (3) traffic stops, (4) any person being arrested, cited, charged or issued a written warning, (5) events that directly led to any person being arrested, cited, charged or receiving a written warning, (6) detentions of any length for the purpose of investigation, (7) any exercise of authority by a law enforcement officer that deprives a citizen of his or her liberty, (8) actions by a law enforcement officer that have become the cause of an investigation or charges being filed, ENGR.
(8) actions by a law enforcement officer that have become the cause of an investigation or charges being filed, (9) recordings in the public interest that may materially aid a determination of whether law enforcement officers are appropriately performing their duties as public servants, or (10) any contextual events occurring before or after the events depicted in divisions (1) through (9) of this subparagraph.
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4144 Page 5 (9) recordings in the public interest that may materially aid a determination of whether law enforcement officers are appropriately performing their duties as public servants, or (10) any contextual events occurring before or after the events depicted in divisions (1) through (9) of this subparagraph.
(1) depict the death of a person or a dead body, unless the death was effected by a law enforcement officer, (2) depict nudity, (3) would identify minors under the age of sixteen (16) years or would undermine any requirement to keep certain juvenile records confidential as provided for in Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, HB4144 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
(1) depict the death of a person or a dead body, unless the death was effected by a law enforcement officer, (2) depict nudity, (3) would identify minors under the age of sixteen (16) years or would undermine any requirement to keep certain juvenile records confidential as provided for in Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, (4) depict acts of severe violence resulting in great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11-904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, against ENGR.
(4) depict acts of severe violence resulting in great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11-904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, against persons that are clearly visible, unless the act of severe violence was effected by a law enforcement officer, (5) depict great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11-904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, unless the great bodily injury was effected by a law enforcement officer, (6) include personal medical information that is not already public, (7) undermine the assertion of a privilege as provided in Section 1-109 or Section 3-428 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes for detention or transportation for mental health evaluation or treatment or drug or alcohol detoxification purposes, (8) identify alleged victims of sex crimes or domestic violence, (9) identify any person who provides information to law enforcement or the information provided by that person when that person requests anonymity or where disclosure of the identity of the person HB4144 HFLR Page 7 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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or the information provided could reasonably be expected to threaten or endanger the physical safety or property of the person or the physical safety or property of others, (10) undermine the assertion of a privilege to keep the identity of an informer confidential as provided for in Section 2510 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, (11) include personal information other than the name or license plate number of a person not officially arrested, cited, charged or issued a written warning.
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4144 Page 6 persons that are clearly visible, unless the act of severe violence was effected by a law enforcement officer, (5) depict great bodily injury, as defined in Section 11-904 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, unless the great bodily injury was effected by a law enforcement officer, (6) include personal medical information that is not already public, (7) undermine the assertion of a privilege as provided in Section 1-109 or Section 3-428 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes for detention or transportation for mental health evaluation or treatment or drug or alcohol detoxification purposes, (8) identify alleged victims of sex crimes or domestic violence, (9) identify any person who provides information to law enforcement or the information provided by that person when that person requests anonymity or where disclosure of the identity of the person or the information provided could reasonably be expected to threaten or endanger the physical ENGR.
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4144 Page 7 safety or property of the person or the physical safety or property of others, (10) undermine the assertion of a privilege to keep the identity of an informer confidential as provided for in Section 2510 of Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, (11) include personal information other than the name or license plate number of a person not officially arrested, cited, charged or issued a written warning.
(a) ten (10) days following the formal arraignment or initial appearance, whichever occurs first, of a person charged in the case in question, the recording shall be made available for public inspection and copying with no redaction of the portions HB4144 HFLR Page 8 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
(a) ten (10) days following the formal arraignment or initial appearance, whichever occurs first, of a person charged in the case in question, the recording shall be made available for public inspection and copying with no redaction of the portions that were temporarily withheld by reliance on this division.
that were temporarily withheld by reliance on this division.
Provided, before ENGR.
Provided, before potential release of a recording as provided for in this subdivision, the prosecutor or legal representative of the person charged may request from the appropriate district court an extension of time during which the recording may be withheld under the provisions of this division.
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4144 Page 8 potential release of a recording as provided for in this subdivision, the prosecutor or legal representative of the person charged may request from the appropriate district court an extension of time during which the recording may be withheld under the provisions of this division.
Courts considering such requests shall conduct a hearing and consider whether the interests of the public outweigh the HB4144 HFLR Page 9 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Courts considering such requests shall conduct a hearing and consider whether the interests of the public outweigh the interests asserted by the parties.
interests asserted by the parties.
In response to such requests, the court shall ENGR.
In response to such requests, the court shall order that the recording be made available for public inspection and copying with no redaction of the portions that were temporarily withheld by reliance on this division or order an extension of time during which the recording may be withheld under the provisions of this division.
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4144 Page 9 order that the recording be made available for public inspection and copying with no redaction of the portions that were temporarily withheld by reliance on this division or order an extension of time during which the recording may be withheld under the provisions of this division.
In situations where one hundred twenty (120) days have HB4144 HFLR Page 10 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
In situations where one hundred twenty (120) days have expired since the creation of the recording, criminal charges have not been filed against ENGR.
expired since the creation of the recording, criminal charges have not been filed against a person and the recording is being withheld on the grounds provided for in this division, courts considering appeals to the use of the provisions of this division for temporarily withholding a recording shall conduct a hearing and consider whether the interests of the public outweigh the interests of the parties protected by this division.
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4144 Page 10 a person and the recording is being withheld on the grounds provided for in this division, courts considering appeals to the use of the provisions of this division for temporarily withholding a recording shall conduct a hearing and consider whether the interests of the public outweigh the interests of the parties protected by this division.
Provided, each such time extension shall only be ordered by the district court for an additional twelve- HB4144 HFLR Page 11 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Provided, each such time extension shall only be ordered by the district court for an additional twelve- month period of time or less and cumulative time extensions shall not add up to more ENGR.
month period of time or less and cumulative time extensions shall not add up to more than three (3) years.
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4144 Page 11 than three (3) years.
The option to protect the identity of a law enforcement officer shall not be available to the law enforcement HB4144 HFLR Page 12 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The option to protect the identity of a law enforcement officer shall not be available to the law enforcement agency after the law enforcement agency has concluded the investigation and rendered a ENGR.
agency after the law enforcement agency has concluded the investigation and rendered a decision as to final disciplinary action.
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4144 Page 12 decision as to final disciplinary action.
HB4144 HFLR Page 13 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
A law enforcement agency shall deny access to any audio or video recording that depicts the death of a law enforcement officer who was acting in the course of his or her official duties including any related acts or events immediately preceding or subsequent to the acts or events that caused or otherwise relate to the death, except where a court finds that the public interest or the interest of an individual outweighs the reason for denial.
A law enforcement agency shall deny access to any audio or video recording that depicts the death of a ENGR.
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4144 Page 13 law enforcement officer who was acting in the course of his or her official duties including any related acts or events immediately preceding or subsequent to the acts or events that caused or otherwise relate to the death, except where a court finds that the public interest or the interest of an individual outweighs the reason for denial.
Absent HB4144 HFLR Page 14 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Absent a legal requirement for the keeping of a law enforcement record for ENGR.
a legal requirement for the keeping of a law enforcement record for a specific time period, law enforcement agencies shall maintain their records for so long as needed for administrative purposes.
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4144 Page 14 a specific time period, law enforcement agencies shall maintain their records for so long as needed for administrative purposes.
HB4144 HFLR Page 15 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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HB4144 HFLR Page 16 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
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SECTION 2.
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4144 Page 16 SECTION 2.
3 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
Passed the House of Representatives the 9th day of March, 2026.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY OVERSIGHT, dated 02/26/2026 - DO PASS, As Coauthored.
4 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 7 Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.
5 7 9 HB4144 HFLR Page 17 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
9 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the Oklahoma Open Records Act to require law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection while eliminating the requirement for a chronological list of incidents.

  • 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8

    A chronological list of all incidents → All arrest and incident reports, including but not limited to, initial offense report information showing the offense, date, time, general location, officer, and a brief summary of what occurred;

    This change removes the requirement for a chronological list of incidents and ensures that all arrest and incident reports are publicly accessible.

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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary committee; CR filed

  3. Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  4. First Reading

  5. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  6. Referred for engrossment

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 97 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)

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

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

  12. Referred to Civil Judiciary

  13. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  14. Authored by Representative Manger

  15. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 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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Votes

Judiciary

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
AMD HB4144 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 3982) — Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 77002
Unaffiliated 3001
Democrat 17000
Total 97003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Chris Sneed 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
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
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 Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Not Voting
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
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 Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Rick West Republican Yea
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass

Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8100
Democrat 1100
Total 9200
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Nay
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay

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Subjects

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HB 4144 is sponsored by Robert Manger (Republican) and Warren Hamilton (Republican).
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