General provisions; creating the Oklahoma Day of Prayer Act. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1745 designates the first Thursday in May as "Oklahoma Day of Prayer" and requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging voluntary prayer, meditation, or reflection by Oklahomans. It explicitly prohibits state agencies, schools, or public institutions from compelling participation or penalizing non-participation in observances. The bill clarifies it does not endorse any religion, restrict private religious expression, or require public funding beyond minimal administrative costs for the Governor's proclamation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.