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SB 766

Office of Homeland Security; creating the Targeted Violence Prevention Act. Emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ross Ford and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention Act within its Office of Homeland Security to coordinate statewide threat identification and intervention programs across agencies.

Coauthored by Representative Ford (principal House author)
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Bill Summary · SB 766

Legislative bill overview

SB 766 creates a Targeted Violence Prevention Act within Oklahoma's Office of Homeland Security, establishing a framework to identify, assess, and intervene in cases of individuals at risk of committing acts of violence. The bill designates this office as the lead agency for coordinating prevention efforts across state agencies and law enforcement. It was introduced as an emergency measure, suggesting lawmakers view its passage as urgent.

Why is this important

Targeted violence prevention programs have become a policy priority nationally following mass casualty events. The bill would formalize Oklahoma's approach to threat assessment and early intervention, potentially affecting how law enforcement, mental health providers, and schools coordinate on threat identification. This represents a significant expansion of state security infrastructure and institutional coordination.

Potential points of contention

  • Civil liberties concerns: Early intervention programs that flag individuals as potential threats raise questions about due process, privacy rights, and potential for discriminatory targeting of certain communities
  • Scope and criteria ambiguity: The bill's specific intervention thresholds, threat assessment standards, and what constitutes "targeted violence" may not be clearly defined, creating discretionary enforcement challenges
  • Interagency coordination complexity: Requiring multiple state agencies and law enforcement to share threat information and coordinate raises data security, liability, and jurisdictional questions that could prove operationally difficult

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

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