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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2922: Professions and occupations; funeral establishment vendor payment rules; effective date.

HB 2922 modifies Oklahoma's rules for payments between funeral homes and vendors. It requires penalties for late payments to be enforced only after a court judgment, limits penalties to the funeral home itself (not individual directors), and applies only to active funeral establishments. The bill also mandates compliance with federal bankruptcy laws and requires proper consumer fund receipts for all advance cash payments. These changes take effect November 1, 2025.
Micheal Bergstrom (R) Ajay Pittman (D)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1630: Medical facilities; definitions; licensing; penalties; exceptions; application requirements; fees; revolving fund; facility standards; effective date.

HB 1630 creates a new licensing requirement for "short-term emergency and nonemergency hybrid medical facilities" in Oklahoma. These facilities must have two separate, 24/7 sections - one for emergency care (stabilizing life-threatening conditions) and one for nonemergency care (like primary care or imaging) - and cannot operate without a license from the State Department of Health. The bill exempts hospitals, dental offices, nursing homes, and existing emergency clinics from this requirement. Applicants must submit applications with fees, prove emergency rooms are staffed by board-certified physicians, and meet facility standards, with licenses being non-transferable. The law also establishes administrative penalties for operating without a license and creates a revolving fund for enforcement costs.
Chris Sneed (R) David Bullard (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1082: Marriage and family; child custody agreements; terminating agreements; effective date.

HB 1082 modifies Oklahoma's child custody laws to prioritize joint custody arrangements. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in a child's best interest, requiring courts to consider this unless evidence shows it would endanger the child. The bill also mandates that parents submit detailed custody plans - including living arrangements, child support, and medical care - and sets a two-year waiting period before terminating joint custody unless specific safety concerns exist. This directly affects parents and courts handling divorce or custody cases in Oklahoma.
Mark Tedford (R) Dana Prieto (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1968: Pardon and Parole Board; authorizing the Pardon and Parole Board to employ alternate members; establishing compensation; effective date.

HB 1968 authorizes the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to appoint five alternate members with specific qualifications (e.g., former prosecutors, public defenders, mental health professionals). It establishes salaries for board members ($85,000 annually), alternates ($42,500 annually), and the chair ($24,800 annually), with requirements for 12 hours of initial training and 6 hours yearly. The bill also mandates annual training on offender rehabilitation and imposes penalties for missing meetings (loss of pay or removal for repeated absences). Additionally, it prohibits board members from representing inmates legally or voting on cases involving prior clients, effective November 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes parole board training on offender rehabilitation, establishes compensation for members, and mandates rehabilitation-focused requirements per bill summary.92% confidence
Danny Williams (R) David Bullard (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1390: Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act; investigations; report; effective date.

HB 1390 modifies Oklahoma's child care licensing laws to improve complaint investigations. It requires the Department of Human Services to provide written complaint details to facilities, document correction plans for violations, and notify parents within 72 hours if abuse is substantiated. The bill mandates public accessibility of investigation reports (stating if complaints were "substantiated" or "unsubstantiated") while protecting confidential information. It also establishes an anonymous system for reporting Department staff retaliation against child care providers. These changes directly affect licensed child care centers, parents, and state agencies overseeing facility compliance.
Melissa Provenzano (D) Bill Coleman (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2387: Department of Rehabilitation Services; Commission of Rehabilitation Services; members; effective date.

HB 2387 is a procedural bill that expands Oklahoma's Commission for Rehabilitation Services from three to seven members. It changes the appointment rules: the Senate President Pro Tempore appoints two members (one for a 1-year term, one for a 2-year term), the Governor appoints two members (both for 1-year terms), and the House Speaker appoints two members (one for a 1-year term, one for a 3-year term). The bill also extends current appointees' terms and sets the effective date for November 1, 2025. This change affects the Commission's internal structure but does not alter the department's programs or services.
Kelly Hines (R) Ryan Eaves (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2702: Special education; special education administrators; training; competency exam; effective date; emergency.

HB 2702 requires Oklahoma school districts to ensure special education administrators (directors and assistant directors of special education programs) hold a valid teaching certificate and obtain an "acknowledgment of competency" by July 1, 2025. This competency requires completing a 150-hour state-approved training program covering Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rules and scoring at least 70% on a state-administered exam. The requirement does not apply to individuals already holding a Special Education Teaching Certificate under existing Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, aiming to standardize qualifications for special education leadership roles.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires special education administrators to complete state-approved training and pass competency exam, strengthening qualifications for K-12 special education leadership.95% confidence
Dave Rader (R) Ross Ford (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1769: Insurance; purchase of benefits by school district employees; enrollment period; effective date.

HB 1769 updates Oklahoma school district health insurance benefits for employees. It sets minimum monthly flexible benefit allowances tied to the HealthChoice (Hi) individual plan premium: $69.71 for certified staff and $189.69 for support staff starting in 2025. Employees must choose benefits during an annual enrollment period (November 1-December 15) and can receive unused allowance as taxable pay. The bill affects all school district employees who opt out of the cafeteria plan, with changes taking effect November 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes minimum health insurance benefits for school employees (teachers/support staff), directly supporting educators through guaranteed coverage and flexible benefit options under education topic.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets minimum health insurance benefit allowances for school employees, ensuring baseline coverage tied to existing premium standards rather than reducing benefits.90% confidence
Dell Kerbs (R) Roland Pederson (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1416: Non-opioid treatment; terms; preferred drug lists; discretion; drug treatment; United States Food and Drug Administration; coverage; non-opioid drugs; reimbursement; effective date.

HB 1416 requires insurers offering group health plans for Oklahoma state employees to ensure non-opioid pain medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are not disadvantaged in coverage compared to opioid medications on preferred drug lists. It applies specifically to state employee health insurance plans and prohibits insurers from discouraging coverage of FDA-approved non-opioid drugs for pain management. The bill mandates that insurers treat non-opioid and opioid options equally regarding coverage, though it allows preferences among non-opioid drugs or among opioids themselves. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to treat FDA-approved non-opioid pain drugs equally with opioids in coverage, promoting safer pain management options and improving patient access to non-addictive treatments.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires equal coverage for non-opioid pain treatments in state employee health plans, expanding healthcare benefits and supporting workplace safety by reducing opioid reliance for workers.85% confidence
Paul Rosino (R) Josh West (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2024: Appropriations; creating the Oklahoma Space Renaissance Act; making various appropriations; effective date; emergency.

HB 2024, the Oklahoma Space Renaissance Act, allocates $51.3 million in state funds to support Oklahoma's space industry development. It provides $1.3 million for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority's operations, $35 million for infrastructure at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port to enable spacecraft testing and launches, and $15 million for a microgravity research consortium in Oklahoma City focused on commercializing science and STEM education. These funds, drawn from the General Revenue Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly support space industry growth, research partnerships, and STEM programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is designated as an emergency measure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $51.3M in state funds for space industry development, directly increasing budgetary spending on targeted programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $15M for microgravity research consortium focused on STEM education commercialization, directly funding educational initiatives per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $51.3M to fund Oklahoma's space industry infrastructure, research, and STEM education, directly advancing technology development through state appropriations.95% confidence
Paul Rosino (R) Nick Archer (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 2153: Charter schools; transfers; enrollment preferences; siblings; current students; effective date; emergency.

HB 2153 modifies Oklahoma's charter school enrollment rules. It gives charter schools absolute preference to students with siblings already enrolled (over other preferences like neighborhood or school improvement status). The bill also allows charter schools to limit admissions to specific "academic enterprise zones" (neighborhoods where 60%+ of children qualify for free/reduced lunch) and requires virtual charter schools to operate statewide starting July 1, 2024. Students transferring to virtual charters must follow a new process, including a 15-day grace period for withdrawal without penalty. The bill prohibits admission restrictions based on factors like ethnicity, income, or academic performance.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands charter school enrollment access by prioritizing siblings and targeting high-poverty zones, increasing educational choice options without restricting public education funding or curriculum.90% confidence
Brian Guthrie (R)
passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1362: Crimes and punishments; unlawful immigration; making certain acts unlawful; penalties; emergency.

HB 1362 criminalizes non-citizens entering Oklahoma without legal U.S. authorization, directly affecting individuals lacking valid immigration status. It classifies first offenses as misdemeanors (up to 1 year jail or $500 fine) and second offenses or those occurring during other crimes as felonies (up to 2 years jail or $1,000 fine), requiring convicted individuals to leave Oklahoma within 72 hours. The bill mandates a $35,000 cash bond for arrest, prohibits probation for violations, and allows dismissal only if the person agrees to return to their home country and meets specific conditions (no violent felony history, not charged with another felony). It also preemptively blocks local governments from enacting conflicting immigration policies and lists defenses like DACA approval (2012-2021) or federal asylum status.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of immigration status with mandatory jail/fines, prohibits probation, and mandates cash bonds - increasing penalties and reducing defendant rights without reform elements.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCriminalizes undocumented entry, imposes fines/jail, mandates deportation - directly restricts immigration access per bill's penalties and enforcement language.95% confidence
Tom Woods (R) David Hardin (R)
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