Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOklahomaTo Governor
SB 1859: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation; creating the Cyber Crime Fraud Unit; revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.
Aaron Reinhardt
SB 1859 status: To Governor — Approved by Governor 05/22/2026 (updated May 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a Cyber Crime Fraud Unit within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).
Who is affected
The OSBI and the citizens/businesses targeted by online cybercrime or fraud.
Requirements and enforcement
The OSBI must stand up the unit and manage the new revolving fund established to support it.
Costs and funding
The bill creates a permanent, dedicated revolving fund for the unit; specific fiscal amounts are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
The provisions are effective immediately following the Governor's approval.
Potential benefits
Provides specialized investigative focus on digital crimes and scammers, potentially reducing fraud-related harm in the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns include the long-term fiscal impact of the revolving fund and the potential for agency mission creep.
What is still unknown
The specific size, staffing, and operational methods of the new unit remain unspecified in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Creation of specialized state law enforcement jobs
- Potential reduction in financial losses from fraud
- Direct investment in state agency infrastructure
Risks
- Increased recurring state administrative budget
- Upfront costs for staffing and equipment
- Potential displacement of funding from other priorities
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formalization of state-level cybercrime oversight
- Integration of unit within established OSBI framework
- Legislative authorization of administrative structure
Risks
- Potential for limited public visibility into operations
- Risk of agency mission creep over time
- Centralization of investigative authority
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased protection for victims of online fraud
- Enhanced state capacity to deter cyber-threats
- Rapid response to digital exploitation incidents
Risks
- Potential jurisdictional friction with local police
- Risk of prioritizing cyber-fraud over other crimes
- Capacity constraints in high-crime scenarios
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full text of the bill not analyzed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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