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SB 375

Beneficiary public trusts; allowing Commission of Public Safety to enter into interlocal agreements with state beneficiary trusts for certain purpose; granting officer of Department of Public Safety certain authority on certain roads. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Avery Frix and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma law now allows public safety commission to partner with state trusts and grants DPS officers expanded authority on specified roads.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/14/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 375

Legislative bill overview

SB 375 allows Oklahoma's Commission of Public Safety to enter into interlocal agreements with state beneficiary trusts and grants certain officers from the Department of Public Safety specific authority on designated roads. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 14, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation clarifies governance structures for public safety operations by enabling formal agreements between state agencies and beneficiary trusts, potentially streamlining coordination and resource-sharing. It also expands the jurisdictional authority of Department of Public Safety officers, which could affect law enforcement operations across Oklahoma's road systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of officer authority: The bill grants unspecified authority "on certain roads" without clearly defining which roads or the limits of that authority, creating potential ambiguity in enforcement jurisdiction
  • Beneficiary trust definition: The term "state beneficiary trusts" is not fully detailed in this summary, raising questions about which entities qualify and how they're governed
  • Interlocal agreement oversight: The mechanism for reviewing, approving, and ensuring accountability for these interlocal agreements between agencies is unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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