Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meeting Protection Act. Emergency.

SB 1757, titled the "First Amendment Open Meeting Protection Act," amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to explicitly prohibit public bodies (like city councils or school boards) from blocking attendees from recording meetings via video, audio, or other methods, as long as the recording doesn’t disrupt the meeting. It requires public bodies to allow recordings and creates a civil remedy for individuals unlawfully prevented from recording, enabling them to seek monetary damages. The bill directly affects attendees at public meetings and public officials responsible for enforcing meeting rules. It updates existing law to clarify recording rights and ensures transparency without altering meeting procedures or content.