Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1234: Peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant. Effective date.
Status: In committee, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant; requiring certain court order; clarifying scope; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 11, 2025:
An Act relating to peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant; requiring certain court order; clarifying scope; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 211.2 of Title 22, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. Any peace officer of this state shall not mask his or her identity with the use of any head or face covering while executing a warrant without first obtaining a court order stating it is permissible to mask the identity of the peace officer. The peace officer shall obtain a separate court order for each warrant execution in which the peace officer desires to mask his or her identity. Req. No. 2762 Page 1 B. For the purposes of this section, a head or face covering shall not include protective equipment including, but not limited to, face shields or helmets. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. 60-2-2762 CN 12/11/2025 9:02:55 AM Req. No. 2762 Page 2
Sponsors
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- : Authored by Senator Brooks
- : First Reading
Subjects: Public Safety
Common questions
- What is SB1234?
- SB1234 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant. Effective date.
- What does SB1234 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to peace officers; prohibiting masking of identity during execution of warrant; requiring certain court order; clarifying scope; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1234?
- In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1234?
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044).
- Where is the official record for SB1234?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1234&Session=2600
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