Higher education; Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 4164 formally names the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill specifies that this act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will not become part of the state's official legal code. It is a procedural measure focused on naming and implementation timing, not on creating new policies or funding mechanisms. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process (first reading introduced February 2, 2026).