Volunteer firefighters; Oklahoma Volunteer Firefighters Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 1426 amends Oklahoma's turnpike regulations to explicitly exempt rural firefighters operating in official emergency vehicles from restrictions that normally apply to turnpikes, such as walking on the roadway or entering without a vehicle. This change ensures rural firefighters can access turnpikes during emergency responses without violating traffic rules. The bill modifies existing turnpike safety laws (47 O.S. § 11-1401) to include this exemption, effective November 1, 2025. It does not create new firefighter protections but clarifies existing emergency access for rural fire departments.