Oklahoma SB1056 establishes liability for peace officers for deprivation of rights and disallows qualified immunity as a defense.
Oklahoma SB1056 amends tort law to hold peace officers liable for injuries related to the deprivation of certain rights. It prohibits the use of qualified immunity as a defense in such cases. The bill mandates that courts award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs. Employers must indemnify peace officers unless the officer's conduct was criminal and resulted in conviction. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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