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HB 2720

State government; creating the Targeted Violence Prevention Act; authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and disseminate certain information to law enforcement and public safety agencies; codification; emergency.

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

Oklahoma bill authorizing DHS and intelligence center to collect and share targeted violence threat information with law enforcement agencies; failed passage with 27-62 vote margin on concerns about surveillance and privacy protections.

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 27 Nays: 62
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Bill Summary · HB 2720

Legislative bill overview

HB 2720 would establish the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, authorizing Oklahoma's Department of Homeland Security and Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and share information about potential violent threats with law enforcement and public safety agencies. The bill was introduced with emergency status but failed on third reading (27 ayes, 62 nays).

Why this is important

Threat assessment and prevention programs are increasingly common nationwide, with proponents arguing they help identify and intervene in cases of targeted violence before incidents occur. The bill's failure suggests significant legislative concerns about the proposal's implementation, scope, or constitutional implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Information collection scope: Undefined parameters around what "certain information" law enforcement can collect, analyze, and share raise civil liberties concerns about surveillance overreach and data privacy standards
  • Due process and accuracy: No apparent mechanisms for individuals to challenge or correct information in threat assessment databases, potentially affecting employment, housing, and freedom of movement based on unverified intelligence
  • Lack of transparency and oversight: The bill appears to lack public reporting requirements, independent audits, or clear oversight mechanisms for how collected information is used and retained by multiple agencies

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

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