Oklahoma Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3967: Eminent domain; Landowner's Bill of Rights; statement; updates; transferring land; state agency; first refusal; effective date.

HB 3967 updates Oklahoma's "Landowner's Bill of Rights" for property owners facing eminent domain actions. It requires the Attorney General to create a plain-language statement explaining key rights - including notice of acquisition, good-faith negotiation details, damage assessments, hearing options, and a right to buy back the land at market value if the state later sells it - and to update this statement every two years. The bill applies directly to Oklahoma property owners whose land may be taken by government entities using eminent domain authority. It mandates that this statement be provided early in the process, before negotiations begin. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3850: Prisons and reformatories; directing the Department of Corrections to fund program for inmates to obtain high school equivalency diplomas; effective date.

HB 3850 requires Oklahoma's Department of Corrections to fully fund a program enabling all state prison inmates to earn high school equivalency diplomas (like a GED) before release, removing prior financial hardship exemptions. It mandates that the department assess each inmate's educational needs upon intake, prioritize those with basic literacy gaps or nearing release dates, and link program completion to parole eligibility. Inmates refusing recommended education programs lose earned credits and face parole eligibility risks. The law applies broadly to all inmates except those documented as incapable of benefiting from education. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3760: Revenue and taxation; Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act; income tax credits; law enforcement support; foundations; procedures; reporting requirements; effective date.

HB 3760 creates tax credits for Oklahomans who donate to certified law enforcement foundations supporting local police departments. Taxpayers can claim credits up to $5,000 annually (single filers) or $10,000 (married/joint filers), with a total annual cap of $75 million statewide and $3 million per foundation. Foundations must be certified by the state, and donations must fund specific officer needs like training, equipment, or joint emergency response teams - *not* regular salaries. The bill requires foundations to report spending and sets strict limits to ensure credits don’t exceed state revenue goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4474: Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 4474 names a future law as the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill that does not change existing regulations or create new requirements for professions or occupations. It establishes the official title for a future statute but contains no substantive policy changes. The bill is purely administrative, preparing for potential future legislation under this named act.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4103: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; homestead exemption; additional homestead exemption; effective date.

This bill increases Oklahoma's standard homestead property tax exemption from $1,000 to $2,315, with automatic inflation adjustments every five years starting January 1, 2032. It also creates a new $2,315 exemption for heads of households earning under $30,000 annually in total household income (excluding certain benefits like Social Security or stimulus payments). Homeowners must apply annually for the income-based exemption unless aged 65+, with income verification required through the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4148: Schools; Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP); Department of Human Services; eligibility; exemptions; promulgation of rules; revolving fund; effective date.

HB 4148 creates the Oklahoma Kids After-School Grant Program (OKAGP) at the Department of Human Services to fund community-based after-school programs for K-12 students. It requires qualifying programs to use "science of reading" methods (explicit phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction) and allows organizations operating five or more locations in Oklahoma to qualify for exemptions from child care licensing requirements. The bill establishes a revolving fund in the State Treasury, funded by state appropriations and donations, to award grants without annual fiscal year limits. This program directly affects community organizations running after-school services and aims to expand access to structured academic support during non-school hours. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4196: Trusts; Oklahoma Uniform Trust Code; enforceability; representation; definition; effective date.

HB 4196 amends Oklahoma's Uniform Trust Code to clarify rules around forfeiture clauses in wills and trusts and streamline trust account settlements. It makes clauses punishing beneficiaries for contesting a will or trust enforceable only if the challenger proves they had "just cause" and acted in good faith. The bill also creates a new process allowing trustees to seek nonjudicial approval of trust account settlements after sending detailed notices to beneficiaries (including asset statements and distribution plans), with a 60-day objection window; silence after this period bars future claims against the trustee. These changes directly affect beneficiaries who might contest trusts and trustees managing trust accounts in Oklahoma.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4121: Mobile food preparation vehicles; mobile food establishments, fire and life safety code compliance, permit, inspection, and rules; annual operation permit decal to mobile food preparation vehicles; licensure conditions; effective date.

HB 4121 requires mobile food preparation vehicles in Oklahoma to comply with updated fire and life safety codes. It mandates annual inspections by the State Fire Marshal, including a six-liter Class K fire extinguisher for grease-related cooking, and establishes an annual operation permit decal system. The bill directly affects mobile food vendors operating within Oklahoma, particularly those using gas for cooking or producing smoke/grease. Key provisions include standardized inspections across the state (with increased frequency in high-population counties), a unified fire safety code, and a clear expiration of current requirements on January 1, 2026. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4147: Game and fish; trapping license; snaring; coyotes; feral hogs; violations; effective date.

HB 4147 amends Oklahoma's trapping license requirements for furbearers, coyotes, and feral hogs. It directly affects landowners, tenants, and professional trappers by exempting agricultural landowners and tenants from needing a trapping license to use snares year-round for coyotes and feral hogs on their property, with no limit on the number trapped. The bill maintains license fees ($9 for ≤20 traps, $68.50 for professional trappers) and sets penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,000 for non-compliance. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4295: Civil procedure; computation of time; exemptions; effective date.

HB 4295 changes how Oklahoma courts calculate deadlines for civil legal actions. It removes an exemption that previously excluded holidays and non-business days from short time periods (under 11 days), meaning these days will now count toward deadlines. This affects anyone involved in civil court cases in Oklahoma, including plaintiffs, defendants, and attorneys, for actions filed after November 1, 2026. The bill standardizes time computation to align with standard business days, reducing ambiguity in court schedules. It is a procedural change focused on clarity in court deadlines, not substantive policy.

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3311: Oklahoma Community Economic Development Pooled Finance Act; infrastructure pool limits; effective date.

HB 3311 increases the maximum funding limit for Oklahoma's Infrastructure Pool from $100 million to $125 million and establishes specific allocation rules for its use. It requires 65% of Infrastructure Pool funds to support local governments with populations under 300,000 (based on the latest census), while 35% can be used for any eligible local government regardless of size. The bill also modifies the Economic Development Pool similarly, allowing pooled financing for infrastructure and economic development projects across the state. Funds must finance authorized projects involving two or more local governments or public-private partnerships, with tax-exempt bond options subject to federal rules. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1446: Oklahoma Law on Obscenity and Child Sexual Abuse Material; modifying certain penalty related to child sex trafficking. Effective date.

SB 1446 modifies Oklahoma's penalties for offenses involving child sexual abuse material and child sex trafficking. It increases penalties for "child prostitution sex trafficking" to a Class B1 felony, requiring a minimum 10-year prison sentence and escalating fines (up to $15,000 for repeat offenses). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific crimes under Sections 1029 and 1030 of Oklahoma law. It also updates statutory references and includes community service requirements for related misdemeanor violations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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