HB3082

Firefighters; prohibiting fire departments from employing previously convicted sex offenders; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/5/26

Oklahoma HB3082 prohibits fire departments from employing previously convicted sex offenders.

Oklahoma HB3082 amends the Sex Offenders Registration Act to prohibit fire departments from employing individuals convicted of offenses requiring registration as sex offenders. The bill mandates annual name searches of employees against sex offender registries and requires immediate termination upon conviction for failure to comply. It also imposes penalties for non-compliance and defines "firefighter" as a volunteer or salaried member of any fire department in Oklahoma. The act takes effect November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–0 · Mar 5
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

RRRRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

8:30 AM

Senate Public Safety REVISED Hearing

Feb 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 14

Senate

Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety