HB3082

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.