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SB 1157

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; making an appropriation. Effective date. Emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Trey Caldwell

Provides a $1.5 million General Revenue appropriation to OSBI for the Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit Fund to implement cybercrime and fraud enforcement starting July 1, 2026.

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Bill Summary · SB 1157

Summary of Oklahoma SB 1157 (2026), as amended (Committee Substitute)

What the bill is and its purpose

  • SB 1157 is an appropriation bill related to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, with a key committee-substitute that reorients and expands funding for OSBI activities.
  • The measure, in its final form as a committee substitute, provides targeted funding to support cybercrime and fraud enforcement activities through a specific unit funded by a dedicated appropriation.

Main purpose

  • To appropriate funds to support the OSBI’s cybercrime and fraud enforcement efforts and to enable compliance with related legislation (enrolled SB 1859, 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature).
  • The funding is framed as an emergency appropriation to ensure timely implementation and operation.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Allocation of funds to OSBI:
    • The bill creates an appropriation of $1,500,000 for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
    • Source: General Revenue Fund, from monies not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
    • Purpose: To carry out the provisions of Enrolled SB 1859 (regarding cybercrime and fraud enforcement).
  2. Establishment and designation:
    • Funds are designated to the Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit Fund, which is established by Enrolled SB 1859 of the 2nd Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
  3. Effective date and emergency clause:
    • The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
    • An emergency provision declares immediate necessity for public peace, health, or safety, allowing the act to take full effect upon passage and approval.
  4. Scope of use:
    • The appropriation is explicitly for carrying out the provisions of Enrolled SB 1859, aligning OSBI activities with those cybercrime and fraud-related authorities and projects.

Who or what is affected

  • Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI): Receives targeted funding to enhance cybercrime and fraud enforcement capabilities.
  • The Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit Fund: Receives capital appropriations for its activities, as established by SB 1859.
  • Oklahoma General Revenue Fund: Source of the appropriation, drawn from funds not otherwise appropriated.
  • State government operations: Intended to support timely enforcement of cybercrime/fraud-related statutes and initiatives.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill originated in the 1st Session (2025) and was carried through the 2nd Session (2026) with a committee substitute.
  • Legislative action path:
    • Passed through Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget with a Do Pass as Amended.
    • The Senate and House versions reflect concurrence on the emergency and funding provisions.
    • Final effective date: July 1, 2026.
  • Emergency clause: The bill contains an emergency provision for immediate effect, ensuring the funds are available without delay to address cybercrime and fraud enforcement needs.

Summary statement

SB 1157, as amended, provides a targeted $1.5 million General Revenue appropriation to the OSBI for the Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit Fund to implement the cybercrime and fraud enforcement provisions of Enrolled SB 1859, effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause to ensure immediate funding and operation.

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

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