Oklahoma Bills

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3743: Criminal procedure; competency determinations; examiners; evaluations; procedures to determine treatment; community-based outpatient programs; in patient care; progress reports; effective date.

HB 3743 updates Oklahoma's criminal procedure for determining defendant competency. It defines "competent" as understanding charges and assisting defense, and "incompetent" as lacking that ability. The bill requires courts to hold competency hearings within a "reasonable period" (max 2 years or the maximum sentence for the charge), mandates outpatient evaluations before inpatient care when possible, and requires periodic progress reports for competency restoration. It specifically adds protocols for cases involving intellectual disability, involving the Office of Public Guardian and Developmental Disabilities Services. This directly affects defendants in criminal cases, courts, mental health providers, and public guardianship offices.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3886: Nursing homes; notice of violation and right to hearing; Nursing Home Care Act; State Department of Health; personnel to remain on site; effective date.

HB 3886 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Health to provide nursing homes with written notices of violations, detailing the specific rule or standard breached and the facility's obligation to submit a correction plan within 10 working days. The bill mandates that health personnel remain on-site during emergencies (like life-endangering situations) until a facility's "Plan of Removal" is accepted. It also establishes clear procedures for facilities to dispute violations through informal resolution or formal hearings, and requires exit conferences where facilities can discuss preliminary findings before final reports are issued. This bill directly affects licensed nursing homes operating under Oklahoma's Nursing Home Care Act, enhancing transparency and due process in regulatory enforcement.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3751: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; homestead definition; mobile home; site-built home; effective date.

HB 3751 expands Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption to include mobile homes and site-built homes (whether on owned or rented/leased land) when occupied as a primary residence. It clarifies that owners must actually reside there to qualify, with special provisions for tornado victims (2013+ disasters with federal disaster declarations). The bill defines rural homesteads as up to 160 acres and urban homesteads as no more than 1 acre. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3793: Professions and occupations; registered and practical nurse programs; adding program; effective date.

HB 3793 establishes new training hour requirements for nursing education programs in Oklahoma. It mandates that diploma programs for registered nurses must total 1,300-1,500 hours (including clinical training), while LPN-to-RN ladder programs must provide 600-700 additional nursing hours beyond LPN education. Non-nursing coursework in both program types is capped at 330 hours. The bill affects nursing programs seeking state approval and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3780: Insurance; rate filing requirements; independent actuary; effective date.

HB 3780 requires property and casualty insurance companies operating in Oklahoma to annually submit an independent actuary's written opinion justifying their rates, along with supporting documentation. This directly affects all Oklahoma-based insurers (and out-of-state insurers upon request) by mandating transparency in rate-setting. Key provisions include requiring an "actuarial opinion summary" and supporting workpapers, with the Insurance Commissioner empowered to hire a qualified actuary at the insurer's expense if documents are insufficient. The bill defines an "independent actuary" as a qualified professional with no financial ties to the insurer, and protects them from liability except for fraud or misconduct. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3696: Insurance; property and casualty; rates; filing; Insurance Commissioner; effective date.

HB 3696 requires property and casualty insurers in Oklahoma to submit insurance rates and supporting documentation to the Insurance Commissioner for review before implementation. The bill establishes a 30-day review period during which the Commissioner can disapprove rates, with insurers allowed to request hearings if rates are rejected. It also repeals outdated sections of the insurance code and clarifies definitions related to rate filings and rating processes. This bill directly affects insurers filing rates, the Insurance Commissioner's oversight authority, and policyholders who may see rate changes influenced by this review process.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 3652: Courts; defining term; codification; effective date.

This bill clarifies the definition of "municipal judge" in Oklahoma law for Section 129 of Title 20. It specifies that a municipal judge must be a full-time judge presiding over a court of record who is not actively practicing law as a licensed attorney. The definition applies to existing legal provisions governing municipal courts. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, and is currently in committee referral.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4094: Newspapers and public notices; governmental entities; liability; statutory publication requirements and deadlines; electronic publication; effective date.

HB 4094 protects Oklahoma governments from liability if newspapers fail to publish required legal notices correctly, provided the government properly submitted the notice and met all other legal deadlines. It allows governments to use electronic publication alongside traditional methods to meet notice requirements, as long as they choose a method they reasonably believe is feasible. The bill applies directly to cities, counties, and state agencies that publish legal notices in newspapers. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4158: Higher education; Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant; increasing income cap; effective date; emergency.

HB 4158 increases the income threshold for Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grants from $50,000 to $80,000 annually for students' parents (or $80,000 for independent students). This change directly affects Oklahoma residents whose family income previously exceeded $50,000 but now qualifies them for the $2,000 annual grant. The bill amends existing eligibility rules under Section 2632 of Oklahoma law, maintaining other requirements like full-time enrollment and institutional accreditation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with emergency status.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4473: Poor persons; directing the Director of the Health Care Authority to appoint advisory committee; purpose; membership; effective date.

HB 4473 is a procedural bill that names the "Poor Persons Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not describe any substantive policy changes, services, or mechanisms affecting poor persons. The bill text only establishes the act's name and effective date without outlining specific provisions or impacts. Since it lacks concrete legislative content beyond naming and timing, no further policy summary can be provided.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4409: Housing; Legislative Workforce Housing Committee; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency; rules; meetings; codification; effective date.

HB 4409 creates a new bipartisan Legislative Workforce Housing Committee to improve Oklahoma's affordable housing access. The committee, composed of equal members from both legislative chambers and parties, will work directly with the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to administer the state's Housing Stability Program and develop policy changes. It will establish its own meeting rules and may seek input from community groups or outside experts to address housing needs. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not change existing housing funding or programs.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4414: State government; Homebuilder Program; directing the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to establish and utilize needs assessment; directing to work with legislative committee; sunset date; effective date.

HB 4414 creates a zero-interest loan program administered by Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) to build affordable single-family homes statewide. It prioritizes homebuilders seeking to develop housing in communities affected by federally declared natural disasters within the last year. The bill requires OHFA to develop a community needs assessment tool to allocate funds and prohibits participants from also claiming the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Tax Credit. OHFA must submit annual reports detailing program outcomes to state leadership, with the law taking effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

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