SB 1591 limits THC content in medical marijuana edibles, capping individual products at 10 milligrams of THC and packages at 100 milligrams. It also requires packaging to minimize appeal to children, prohibits targeting under-21s with imagery, and mandates specific warning labels (e.g., "For use by licensed patients only," "Keep out of reach of children"). The bill directly affects medical marijuana processors and dispensaries by setting these product standards and requiring monthly reporting on production and sales. It does not change patient access or recreational use, focusing solely on safety and labeling for medical products.
SB 2053 allows Oklahoma counties and municipalities to impose a local excise tax of up to 10% on medical marijuana sales. Counties must first gain voter approval through a special election (either via a county commission resolution or a 5% voter initiative petition), and cannot hold another election for six months if the tax fails. Municipalities may similarly levy the tax under the same 10% cap, with all tax proceeds required to fund public safety and infrastructure projects. The tax duration must be specified during the voter approval process, and the bill takes effect November 1, 2026. This bill directly affects medical marijuana businesses operating in participating localities and local government revenue streams.
SB 1858 allows Oklahoma cities and counties to require property owners in designated development zones to enter binding agreements guaranteeing payments for project financing. These payments can secure bonds issued for development costs, with the property itself serving as collateral through liens that take priority over mortgages (but not existing tax liens). The bill ensures such bonds don't count as general municipal debt, limiting repayment solely to the agreed payments and project revenues. Property owners in these designated areas would face direct financial obligations under these agreements, while public entities act as conduits without assuming broader debt liability.
SB 1599 designates a specific bridge on U.S. Highway 283 over Elm Fork Red River north of Mangum in Greer County as the "MoMM2 Arlon Francis Wetsel Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name on the bridge. This is a procedural memorial designation with no substantive policy changes, effective November 1, 2026.
This bill increases penalties for trespassing on private land used for farming, ranching, or forestry, with fines up to $2,500 for repeat offenses. It specifically prohibits dogs from harassing wildlife on such land and clarifies exemptions for emergency personnel, utility workers, and land surveyors. Game wardens gain expanded authority to enforce wildlife protection rules and coordinate with other law enforcement. The law directly affects landowners, trespassers, and wildlife conservation efforts, while updating statutes to reflect current enforcement needs.
HB 2962 shortens the time limit for most Oklahomans to file tax refund claims from three years to two years after paying a tax. It specifically exempts refunds for federally recognized Indian tribes or the U.S. on behalf of tribal members (including claims for taxes on oil/gas lease payments from tribal lands), requiring the Tax Commission to pay 6% interest on such refunds issued after 1996. The bill also allows direct deposit for electronic tax refunds and extends refund periods if a taxpayer and Tax Commission agree to extend tax assessment deadlines. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3051 creates the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to provide financial aid to students directly affected by the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. It awards scholarships covering tuition costs (up to resident rates) to Tulsa Public School District students meeting specific criteria: family income under $125,000, attendance at schools with high free/reduced lunch participation, and residence in designated high-poverty census blocks. The program also allows preference for applicants who can verify lineage as direct descendants of Greenwood Area residents (1921), with documentation verified by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Scholarships are limited to students under 21 years old at application, with additional awards for high school students to preserve historical awareness of the 1921 event.
HB 3280 amends Oklahoma's Homemade Food Freedom Act to clarify rules for home-based food businesses. It defines a "home food establishment" as a residence-based business selling homemade food with annual sales under $75,000 for time-sensitive foods (like cooked meals) or $300,000 for non-perishable items (like baked goods). The bill explicitly excludes alcohol, unpasteurized milk, and cannabis products from coverage. It also clarifies terms like "delivered" (transferred to customers) and defines "time-controlled" foods (requiring temperature control for safety). The changes take effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting Oklahoma home food producers operating below these sales thresholds.
HB 3324 creates a statewide health platform to connect Oklahoma's hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and public health entities through a unified, cloud-based system. The platform must provide real-time communication tools - including live video consultations, ECG/image sharing, and emergency alerts - for time-sensitive cases like strokes, heart attacks, and mass casualty incidents. It establishes a revolving fund in the state treasury, funded by state/federal appropriations and donations, to implement and maintain this system. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires all eligible health entities to use the platform for emergency coordination.
HB 3402 creates a dedicated revolving fund called the "Biosolids Land Application Research Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The fund will use money the DEQ already receives to cover costs for equipment, staffing, and training related to testing biosolids (treated waste from wastewater processing). It operates as a continuous fund with no annual budget restrictions, allowing the DEQ to directly use these resources for its biosolids research and testing programs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 3259 bans specific restrictive clauses in health insurance provider contracts within Oklahoma. It prohibits "anti-steering" clauses (blocking insurers from directing patients to lower-cost providers), "gag" clauses (preventing disclosure of prices or out-of-pocket costs to patients), and "most favored nation" clauses (forcing uniform rates across insurers). The bill directly affects health insurance providers and "general contracting entities" (insurers or entities managing provider networks), requiring them to prioritize enrollees' interests when directing care. Enrollees gain greater transparency into costs and more choice in providers, as contracts containing these banned clauses are void. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3566 modifies how much money licensed operators (like county offices handling vehicle registrations) can keep from certain fees they collect. It updates specific retention amounts, such as increasing the fee for regular vehicle titles from $2.25 to $3.75 and adding a new $3.56 fee for electric vehicle registrations through 2025. The bill also changes the calculation method for boat registration fees, requiring licensed operators to retain the greater of $1.25 or a percentage-based amount determined by Service Oklahoma. These changes apply to fees collected for vehicle registrations, titles, licenses, and related services until June 30, 2025.
