SB 352 prohibits utility companies (electricity or gas providers) from using eminent domain to acquire private property for wind, solar, battery storage, or hydrogen facilities. It also requires these entities to obtain a Corporation Commission certificate before using eminent domain for high-voltage electric transmission facilities (over 300 kV). The bill directly affects renewable energy project developers and utility companies seeking to build large-scale infrastructure. This amendment to Oklahoma's eminent domain law for utilities takes immediate effect as an emergency measure.
HB 1982 requires vendors selling electronic educational materials (like digital textbooks and software) to schools to include specific terms in contracts. It mandates that materials must be ready for immediate use upon delivery, defective items must be replaced within seven days at no cost, and technical support must be provided within seven days of a school's request. The bill directly affects vendors who supply digital learning resources to Oklahoma school districts and sets penalties including contract termination and financial damages for noncompliance. These requirements apply to all electronic materials listed by the State Textbook Committee or supporting approved curriculum standards. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
HB 1065 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Quality Events Incentive Act from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2032. It amends Section 4301 of the Oklahoma Statutes to update the program's end date while maintaining the existing incentive structure. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, ensuring the program continues operating under its current framework until 2032. This is a procedural amendment affecting the program's timeline, not the eligibility or structure of the incentive.
This bill protects funds in Oklahoma's Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts from being seized for debts or garnishment. It also prevents these funds from counting toward eligibility for state assistance programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or other means-tested benefits. The exemption applies to both Oklahoma-established ABLE accounts and accounts from other states. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.
HB 1687, the "Uniform Health Care Decisions Act of 2025," establishes a standardized framework for advance health care directives in Oklahoma. It defines key terms like "advance health care directive" (including mental health-specific directives), "agent," "default surrogate," and "capacity," clarifying who can make health care decisions for individuals who cannot. The bill creates clear processes for creating, revoking, and following directives, specifies duties for health care professionals and institutions, and outlines a hierarchy of decision-makers (like family members or cohabitants) when no directive exists. It directly affects Oklahomans planning their future care, their families, and health care providers who must follow these guidelines. The law aims to reduce confusion and ensure decisions align with an individual's known wishes.
HB 1177 prohibits recording "unfair service agreements" related to residential real estate transactions. It requires county clerks to refuse such recordings, and any agreement mistakenly recorded becomes void with no legal effect against buyers, creditors, or title companies. The law directly protects residential property buyers and title companies from being bound by these agreements. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2268 clarifies that Oklahoma Medicaid must reimburse providers for "cognitive assessment and care planning services" (defined using standard medical billing code 99483) delivered to Medicaid enrollees. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who offer these specific cognitive care services by establishing a clear reimbursement requirement. It defines key terms like "contracted entity" and "Oklahoma Medicaid Program" to ensure consistent implementation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, requiring Medicaid to cover these services under the specified billing code.
HB 2834 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for in-home physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to 96% of what Medicare pays. This change directly affects Medicaid recipients who rely on these therapy services, ensuring providers receive higher payments for covered treatments. The bill establishes a specific reimbursement rate (96% of Medicare) as the new standard for these therapies under Oklahoma's Medicaid programs. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and does not expand eligibility or add new therapy benefits to the program.
SB 833 changes how medical expenses are proven in Oklahoma personal injury lawsuits. It requires courts to use actual payments made by patients or Medicare reimbursement rates (instead of full billed amounts) when establishing medical costs for past treatment or future care. This applies to both current bills and future treatment costs, limiting evidence to amounts that would be covered by insurance or Medicare. The law directly affects plaintiffs, medical providers, and courts by standardizing evidence rules and preventing inflated billed amounts from being used in trials.
SB 633 amends Oklahoma's Juvenile Code to expand access to the Office of Juvenile Affairs' management information system. It specifically authorizes the Oklahoma School for the Blind, Oklahoma School for the Deaf, public school districts, and other persons legally permitted under Chapter 6 of the Juvenile Code to access confidential juvenile records and reports. The bill requires the system to integrate with existing state child welfare and juvenile justice systems while maintaining security and limited access. This change directly affects schools and authorized entities that serve youth, enabling them to better coordinate support services. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2025.
SB 3 prohibits the land application of sludge and biosolid materials in Oklahoma until July 1, 2028. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke all existing permits and stop issuing new permits for these materials during this moratorium period. It directly affects entities that currently apply sludge or biosolids (like treated sewage byproducts) to agricultural or public land. The bill declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
HB 1831 creates a voluntary certification program for community health workers in Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Community Health Workers Act. It establishes standards for certification, requiring applicants to be Oklahoma residents, 18+, and meet work experience or training criteria, while defining their core duties like connecting communities to health services and identifying resource gaps. The State Department of Health will set certification rules, fees, and partnerships with faith-based organizations to support outreach in underserved areas. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
