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HB 4190

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit; motor vehicle insurance policy renewals; revolving fund; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Chapman

Oklahoma establishes a dedicated Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within state investigations bureau with a revolving fund, linking motor vehicle insurance renewals to operational funding.

Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 4190

Legislative bill overview

HB 4190 establishes a dedicated Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and creates a revolving fund to support its operations. The bill appears to link motor vehicle insurance policy renewal processes to funding mechanisms for this new cybercrime division, though specific appropriations and operational details require full bill text review.

Why is this important

Cybercrime and insurance fraud represent growing financial threats to Oklahoma residents and businesses. A dedicated unit could improve investigation and prosecution of these crimes, while the revolving fund model would theoretically allow the unit to sustain operations through recovered funds rather than relying solely on annual legislative appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism clarity: The connection between motor vehicle insurance renewals and cybercrime funding needs explanation—how premiums or renewal fees would be allocated raises questions about fairness and transparency
  • Appropriations concerns: Establishing revolving funds can reduce legislative oversight of spending; the Appropriations Committee referral suggests budget impact questions remain unresolved
  • Scope creep: Defining what constitutes "cyber crime and fraud" broadly could lead to expansive authority; clarity on jurisdictional boundaries with federal agencies and local law enforcement is needed

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

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