SB1788

Oklahoma SB1788 mandates law enforcement agencies to verify and record offender race accurately and audit databases for misidentifications.

Oklahoma SB1788 requires law enforcement agencies to verify the race of offenders based on government-issued identification, birth certificate data, or observable physical characteristics. The Department of Public Safety must establish uniform guidelines for racial classification and provide training resources. Agencies must conduct annual audits to identify and correct misidentified races. Penalties apply for repeated misidentifications, and willful violations may be referred to the Attorney General. The act declares an emergency, taking effect immediately upon passage.