SB523

County officers; assigned duties; authorizing certain duties outside county of employment; modifying scope of employer liability. Effective date.

Complete·5/12/25

Oklahoma SB523 modifies sheriff duties, allows deputies to serve outside their county, and clarifies employer liability.

Oklahoma SB523 amends the duties of sheriffs and deputies, allowing them to serve outside their county of employment under certain conditions. It specifies that reserve force deputy sheriffs must accompany a certified deputy sheriff unless they have completed a basic police course. The bill also clarifies that the employing county remains liable for the conduct of sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and reserve deputy sheriffs during events requiring additional resources. Effective November 1, 2025.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

81 Yea

DDRDRRRRRRRRRRDRRRRRRRRRRRDRRRDRRDRRRRRRRDRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDRRRRRRRRRRDRRRRRDRRRRRRD

0 Nay

17 Absent

DRDDRRRRDRRRRRRRR

History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/12/2025

May 5, 2025

Senate

Enrolled, to House

May 5, 2025

House

Signed, returned to Senate