State government; Oklahoma 10-8 Fund; grant program; Office of the Attorney General; revolving fund; appropriation; effective date.

HB 1856 creates the "Oklahoma 10-8 Fund Grant Program" to provide one-time bonuses to new peace officers (sworn police, deputies, or troopers) who meet specific criteria. Eligible officers receive $10,000 if hired by an agency with 50+ sworn vacancies or $5,000 if hired by an agency with 15-49 vacancies, after completing CLEET certification and six months in-service. The program is funded by a $20 million revolving fund in the State Treasury, managed by the Attorney General’s Office, with funds exclusively for these bonuses. It applies to officers hired after the bill’s effective date (November 1, 2025), directly affecting new law enforcement hires in Oklahoma agencies.