SB65

Moms For Liberty Oklahoma Awaiting review of version 6

SB 65 prioritizes administrative convenience over due process protections by allowing earlier destruction of controlled substance evidence. While framed as an efficiency measure, it introduces serious risks to evidence integrity, independent verification, and the rights of defendants—especially in appeals or cases involving lab errors. This is one of those bills that: Sounds technical Moves quietly But impacts legal rights behind the scenes The real issue is NOT drug destruction It’s when, how, and who controls evidence Faster destruction of drug evidence Streamlines law enforcement processes Raises potential due process concerns if not tightly controlled Questions to Pressure Legislators What safeguards ensure evidence isn’t destroyed before appeals are exhausted? Is there a requirement for: Independent lab verification? Defense access before destruction? Who exactly is authorized—and what oversight exists? What documentation is required before destruction?