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SB 766

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ross Ford and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma establishes a Targeted Violence Prevention Act under Homeland Security to identify and intervene with individuals assessed as threats to commit violence.

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 formal framework for identifying, assessing, and intervening in cases of individuals at risk of committing violence. The bill treats targeted violence prevention as a public safety priority requiring coordinated agency response and threat assessment protocols.

Why is this important

Targeted violence prevention programs have become increasingly common across U.S. states as jurisdictions attempt to address mass shooting incidents and other forms of premeditated violence through early intervention rather than reactive enforcement alone. The framework could affect law enforcement practices, mental health referrals, and civil liberties by establishing new protocols for identifying and monitoring potential threats.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Threat assessment and intervention protocols may raise questions about how individuals are identified, monitored, and what civil liberties protections exist for those flagged as potential threats
  • Scope and definition ambiguity: The bill's language regarding what constitutes "targeted violence" and which behaviors trigger intervention could be interpreted broadly, affecting free speech and associational concerns
  • Agency authority and coordination: Creating new duties within the Office of Homeland Security may generate jurisdictional questions about how local law enforcement, schools, mental health providers, and state agencies coordinate and share information

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

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