SB 1213 modifies Oklahoma's inmate earned credit system by removing minimum incarceration time requirements (previously 3 months for Class 3, 8 months for Class 4) for assigning credit levels. It establishes new monthly credit rates based on an inmate's criminal history: inmates without prior felony convictions receive higher credits (Class 3: 45 credits/month, Class 4: 60 credits/month) compared to those with felony histories (Class 3: 33 credits, Class 4: 44 credits). The bill affects all state prison inmates by changing how their sentence reductions are calculated through earned credits. Key provisions include updating credit assignment criteria, requiring gender-neutral language, and specifying that credits cannot be earned for certain offenses like killing law enforcement officers. The changes apply to all inmates assigned to Class Levels 2-4 under the Department of Corrections' updated policies.
SB 1204 requires Oklahoma school districts to provide teachers and school support personnel with three days of paid bereavement leave following the death of their spouse or child, including leave for miscarriage. This leave must be granted in addition to existing sick leave benefits and cannot be reduced by local negotiated leave policies. The bill amends Oklahoma law to mandate this policy for all affected employees, effective immediately under an emergency provision. It directly affects school employees covered under Section 6-104 of Oklahoma Statutes.
SB 540 would enact the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, allowing Oklahoma-licensed dentists and dental hygienists to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill creates a "Compact Privilege" that streamlines interstate practice by eliminating duplicative licensing requirements, directly benefiting licensed professionals seeking to work across state lines or relocate (including military members and families). Key provisions include requiring states to share disciplinary information, maintain scope-of-practice standards, and ensure practitioners comply with the laws of the state where they practice. This compact aims to improve public access to dental services and address workforce shortages in participating states.
SB 1226 updates Oklahoma's accident reporting rules for property damage. It requires drivers involved in accidents causing damage to property (like fences, parked cars, or fixtures) to stop at the scene or as close as possible, stay until they provide their name, address, and vehicle registration, and notify property owners. Drivers who fail to comply face fines up to $500, up to one year in jail, or triple damages for property damage. The bill also makes all language gender-neutral and takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1238 amends Oklahoma law to elevate certain domestic abuse offenses to a more serious criminal classification (Class B5). Specifically, it adds "second or subsequent conviction for domestic abuse committed in the presence of a child" as a qualifying offense for Class B5, which carries harsher penalties than lower classifications. This change directly affects individuals convicted of repeat domestic violence offenses where children witnessed the abuse. The bill updates statutory references to reflect this modification but does not create new penalties or alter sentencing ranges.
SB 1266 modifies penalties for notaries public who provide unauthorized legal advice. It reduces the maximum punishment for violating Oklahoma law (Title 49, Section 6.1) from potentially harsher penalties to a misdemeanor charge capped at a $1,000 fine or up to one year in county jail. The bill directly affects notaries public who may inadvertently offer legal advice beyond their permitted scope. The key change updates the statutory penalty structure while maintaining that violations remain punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
SB 1286 requires school districts and local governments (municipalities or political subdivisions) to provide polling places in school or municipal buildings at no cost to voters. It amends Oklahoma law to mandate that governing boards of these entities must make rooms available for elections, rather than allowing them to opt out. The bill applies directly to election administrators in local jurisdictions and ensures polling locations are accessible in existing public facilities. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1303 transfers property, records, funds, and personnel from several Oklahoma workers' compensation entities to newly established boards under the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. It specifically moves assets from the Workers’ Compensation Court, Self-insurance Guaranty Fund Board, Physician Advisory Committee, Advisory Council, and Multiple Injury Trust Fund to their successor entities. The bill also repeals Section 121 of the existing law governing the Advisory Council. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with no changes to employee benefits or salary reductions during the transfer process.
SB 1307 removes restrictions that previously prevented Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, and J.M. Davis Memorial Commission from using public funds to support religious entities. The bill amends three sections of law (53 O.S. §§ 1.18, 171, and 201C) by deleting language prohibiting funds from benefiting "sects, churches, denominations, or religious institutions." It updates statutory language without creating new programs or funding, maintaining existing application and contract requirements for grantees. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
This bill (SB 1326) updates Oklahoma's Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act to allow storage facilities and renters to use electronic delivery and acceptance of rental agreements. It specifies that renters who don't sign a rental agreement within 30 days of receiving it (via email, mail, or in person) will be deemed to have accepted it through payment or continued use of the facility. The bill also clarifies notice requirements for disposing of abandoned property left in storage units for 30+ days, requiring written notice before sale. These changes apply to all self-service storage facilities and their renters in Oklahoma, making rental agreements more flexible while maintaining key lien protections.
SB 1400 merges separate Oklahoma sales tax exemptions for aircraft maintenance facilities, aircraft manufacturing facilities, and certain aircraft parts into a single, unified exemption under the state tax code. This change directly affects businesses in Oklahoma's aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and parts supply sectors by simplifying their eligibility for tax exemptions on qualifying purchases. The bill modifies existing statutory language in Sections 1357 and 1357.5 of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code to combine these previously distinct exemptions. The policy change aims to streamline tax compliance for affected businesses without altering the scope of the exemptions themselves.
SB 1390 modifies Oklahoma's gross production tax apportionment rules for natural gas and oil revenues. It establishes a "moving five-year average" for gas tax collections to determine when excess revenue (above this average) is sent to the Revenue Stabilization Fund instead of the General Revenue Fund. The bill adjusts the percentage of tax revenue allocated to state general funds, county highway funds, and school districts based on whether gas taxes are levied at 7% or 4% rates. This directly affects natural gas and oil producers, counties receiving highway funds, and school districts eligible for per-pupil funding. The changes take effect immediately as an emergency measure.
