Oklahoma HB4355 mandates heat alarm systems in vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs.
Oklahoma HB4355 requires law enforcement agencies to equip each vehicle used in canine law enforcement programs with a heat alarm system. The system activates when the vehicle stops running or the interior temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon activation, it must sound an audible alarm, lower the vehicle's rear windows, and notify the canine law enforcement officer of the dangerous situation. The law applies to police departments of any municipality, county sheriff's department, and any university or college campus police. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.
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