Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2223

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Law enforcement officers; directing prosecuting agencies that maintain Brady-Giglio lists to adopt certain policies; codification; effective date.

Impact

The bill is expected to have a significant effect on state laws governing law enforcement oversight. By formalizing the processes regarding Brady-Giglio lists, it aims to protect officers' rights and promote accountability within law enforcement agencies. Officers will not only be informed of their potential placement on these lists but will also be allowed to submit requests for reconsideration, thus creating a formal pathway for addressing potentially damaging actions while maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.

Summary

House Bill 2223 aims to establish clearer protocols and requirements for how prosecuting agencies in Oklahoma manage Brady-Giglio lists, which contain names of law enforcement officers with credibility concerns due to past misconduct. The bill mandates that these agencies adopt specific policies regarding the placement of officers on such lists and ensures that these officers receive written notice before their names are added. This move is intended to enhance transparency and provide officers with a fair opportunity to respond to allegations before any decisions are made that could impact their careers.

Contention

While the bill aims to provide safeguards and improve the procedural fairness for law enforcement officers, it may also be met with criticism from advocates who believe that such measures could impede accountability. There are concerns that the requirement for notice and the chance for reconsideration might lead to delays in addressing serious credibility issues in law enforcement. Opponents may argue that these measures could protect officers who engage in wrongdoing, thereby undermining the purpose of the Brady-Giglio lists—to ensure trustworthiness within the police force. Addressing these points of contention will be crucial in the legislative discussions surrounding HB2223.

Companion Bills

OK HB2223

Carry Over Law enforcement officers; directing prosecuting agencies that maintain Brady-Giglio lists to adopt certain policies; codification; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2223

Law enforcement officers; directing prosecuting agencies that maintain Brady-Giglio lists to adopt certain policies; codification; effective date.

OK HB2132

Criminal procedure; providing guidelines when evaluating the credibility of peace officers; reports of misconduct; petitions; codification; effective date.

OK HB2161

Law enforcement officers; stating membership requirements for entities that investigate law enforcement officers; codification; effective date.

OK HB2000

Law enforcement; directing the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to create certain annual report; codification; effective date.

OK HB2326

Public finance; permitting certain officers to call witnesses; officer powers; requiring certain law enforcement agencies to supply certain documents; effective date.

OK SB445

Motor vehicles; directing law enforcement officers to have certain vehicles inspected; requiring certain repair; providing for penalties; authorizing certain rule promulgation. Effective date.

OK SB344

Schools; directing school district boards of education to adopt certain library media materials policy. Effective date. Emergency.

OK HB2531

Qualified immunity; prohibiting law enforcement officers from being liable for monetary damages under certain circumstances; codification; effective date.

OK HB2795

Firearms; providing immunity for law enforcement agencies that sell confiscated and forfeited firearms at public auction; codification; effective date.

OK SB805

Bondsman; allowing a bond to be exonerated by law following written request of the prosecuting attorney by the bondsman or insurer under certain conditions. Effective date.

Similar Bills

OK SB461

Crimes and punishments; removing certain references related to restricted bullets and body armor. Effective date.

OK SB1281

Law enforcement officers; directing adoption of certain policies related to Brady-Giglio lists. Effective date.

OK HB2223

Law enforcement officers; directing prosecuting agencies that maintain Brady-Giglio lists to adopt certain policies; codification; effective date.

MN HF1116

Brady-Giglio designation for peace officers provided.

MN HF143

Religious belief exemption provided for entities providing certain services.

MN SF599

Brady-Giglio designation for peace officers provision

MN SF3463

Brady-Giglio designation provision for peace officers

MN HF3890

Brady-Giglio designation provided for peace officers.