OklahomaSB 1859Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.

Sponsored By: Aaron Reinhardt (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Senate Committee

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Oklahoma creates cybercrime and fraud unit

The law creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. It investigates cybercrime, financial fraud, identity theft, and crimes involving digital evidence. It also provides digital forensics, technical help, analysis, and law enforcement training, and coordinates with federal, state, tribal, and local partners. The unit uses only the bureau’s existing powers; the law does not expand its authority. Investigations require an authorized request or referral, lawful direction from the Governor, or another basis under existing law. The bureau’s director can assign staff, shift resources, and set internal procedures, and the bureau can issue rules. A new state fund supports the unit, and its money remains available across fiscal years. Deposited money is authorized for the unit’s work, but the law sets no funding amount. Spending requires claims approved through the state management office and payment warrants issued by the State Treasurer. The law lists July 1, 2026, as its effective date, but also includes an emergency clause stating it takes effect upon passage and approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Aaron Reinhardt

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mark Chapman

    Republican • House

  • Brian Hill

    Republican • House

  • Kelly Hines

    Republican • Senate

  • Waldron

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 258 • No: 29

Senate vote • 5/14/2026

FOURTH READING

Yes: 40 • No: 7

House vote • 5/4/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 84 • No: 4

House vote • 4/21/2026

Emergency

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 4/21/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 8 • No: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Emergency

Yes: 8 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 0 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 37 • No: 8

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Committee vote: Appropriations

Yes: 23 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Top_of_Page

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Committee vote: Public Safety

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 05/22/2026

    5/29/2026Senate
  2. Sent to Governor

    5/14/2026Senate
  3. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/14/2026House
  4. Enrolled, to House

    5/14/2026Senate
  5. Referred for enrollment

    5/14/2026Senate
  6. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 7

    5/14/2026Senate
  7. HAs adopted

    5/14/2026Senate
  8. HAs read

    5/5/2026Senate
  9. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

    5/5/2026House
  10. Referred for engrossment

    5/4/2026House
  11. Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 84 Nays: 4

    5/4/2026House
  12. General Order

    5/4/2026House
  13. Title restored

    4/22/2026House
  14. Coauthored by Representative(s) Waldron

    4/22/2026House
  15. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

    4/22/2026House
  16. Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

    4/21/2026House
  17. Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

    3/31/2026House
  18. Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

    3/30/2026House
  19. First Reading

    3/10/2026House
  20. Engrossed to House

    3/10/2026Senate
  21. Referred for engrossment

    3/9/2026Senate
  22. Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 37 Nays: 8

    3/9/2026Senate
  23. General Order, Considered

    3/9/2026Senate
  24. Coauthored by Representative Hill

    2/26/2026Senate
  25. Coauthored by Representative Chapman (principal House author)

    2/24/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    5/14/2026

  • Amended And Engrossed

    5/5/2026

  • Floor (House)

    4/22/2026

  • House Committee Report

    4/22/2026

  • House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill

    4/22/2026

  • House Committee Report

    4/21/2026

  • Engrossed

    3/10/2026

  • Floor (Senate)

    2/19/2026

  • Senate Committee Report 2

    2/18/2026

  • Senate Committee Report 1

    2/10/2026

  • Introduced

    1/15/2026

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