Oklahoma Bills

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1612: Crimes and punishments; requiring certain report of certain injury and evidence. Effective date.

SB 1612 requires medical professionals (including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency responders) to report specific injuries to law enforcement immediately if they involve gunshot wounds, knife attacks, poisonings, severe burns (covering 5%+ of the body or causing respiratory issues), or suspicious violence that could indicate a crime. Reports must include patient details, injury specifics, and any evidence like video footage from the facility (with non-patient images blurred), and must be made by phone right away with physical records within 72 hours. The bill grants immunity from civil liability for reporters and prohibits public disclosure of reports or retaliation against staff who comply. It also mandates preserving potential evidence (like bullets or damaged clothing) and overrides medical confidentiality rules for these reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1643: Transfer-on-death deeds; requiring certain notice on certain form. Effective date.

SB 1643 amends Oklahoma law to require a specific notice on transfer-on-death (TOD) deed forms, directly affecting property owners using TOD deeds and their designated beneficiaries. The bill mandates that the form include a clear warning stating beneficiaries can be notified that the deed is revocable at any time, even if consideration was paid. Key provisions require owners to include this notice when creating the deed and set a nine-month deadline for beneficiaries to record documents after the owner's death to claim the property. If not recorded within nine months, the property reverts to the owner’s estate. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1727: Social media; authorizing certain cause of action against social media companies; establishing criteria to recover certain damages; authorizing certain rebuttable presumption. Effective date.

SB 1727 allows minors under 18 or their parents to sue social media companies if a diagnosed mental health issue (like anxiety or depression) was caused by the minor’s excessive use of algorithmically curated platforms - those using engagement-driving features like autoplay, endless scrolling, or push notifications. To win, plaintiffs must prove the mental health condition resulted from the excessive use, but courts must assume causation unless the company shows it implemented safety measures. Social media companies can avoid liability by limiting minors’ daily use to 3 hours, blocking access between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., requiring parental consent, and disabling engagement features for minors. If liability is found, plaintiffs can recover $10,000 per incident or actual damages, plus attorney fees.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1871: Social media; requiring certain age verification; mandating the segregation of certain user data; requiring certain parental consent. Emergency.

SB 1871 requires social media platforms operating in Oklahoma to verify the age of users using state-issued ID (not just birth dates) and obtain parental consent for users under 18. Platforms must segregate minors' personal data, set default privacy settings to restrict visibility to "connected accounts" (like family/friends), disable search indexing of minor profiles, and limit data sharing. It mandates platforms to freeze existing accounts and verify ages by a specified deadline, with strict security measures for minor user data. The bill directly affects all social media platforms serving Oklahoma residents, minors under 18, and their parents/guardians who must provide consent.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1719: Schools; extending prohibition on use of cell phones and personal electronic devices on certain campuses. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1719 requires Oklahoma public school districts to adopt policies banning student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices (like smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches) campus-wide from "bell to bell" during instructional time for the 2025-2026 school year. Starting in 2026-2027, school boards may choose whether to implement such a ban. The policy must include disciplinary procedures and allow limited exceptions for emergencies or students monitoring health conditions. This directly affects all public school students and school boards across Oklahoma.

Topics ✗ Education ✗ Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1413: Teachers; requiring certain notification regarding teachers with emergency certificates; establishing clock hour limitation for adjunct teachers. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1413 requires Oklahoma public school districts to notify parents in writing when a teacher with a temporary emergency certificate (issued for urgent staffing needs) teaches their child. The notification must include the teacher's name and classes. The bill also sets specific limits - 90 to 270 clock hours - for professional education training in alternative teacher certification programs, replacing previous flexible requirements. These changes directly affect parents, students, school districts, and teachers seeking certification through alternative pathways.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1415: State government; providing for certain nondisclosure agreements to be void and unenforceable. Effective date.

SB 1415 makes most nondisclosure agreements between Oklahoma state employees and their agencies void and unenforceable upon the employee's resignation or termination. This applies directly to state workers leaving their jobs, preventing agencies from legally enforcing confidentiality terms after employment ends. The bill excludes agreements required by law for certain professions (like medical or legal confidentiality). It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and would be codified in Oklahoma Statutes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4278: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; Oklahoma Tax Commission; form; county assessor; disabled veteran and surviving spouse; effective date.

HB 4278 requires Oklahoma counties to use a new form for disabled veterans and surviving spouses who purchase new homes, ensuring they receive property tax exemptions they previously qualified for. The form must confirm prior exemption status on their old home, and county assessors must update property records to reflect the new exemption after a sale. Counties must also send missing tax bills to owners who didn’t receive them due to delays in updating eligibility. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, streamlining the process for qualifying veterans and spouses to maintain their tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2993: Rural law enforcement; creating the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund Act; directing the Attorney General to distribute monies via the Rural Law Enforcement Grant Fund; codification; effective date.

HB 2993 creates 11 rural law enforcement coordination districts across Oklahoma, each covering specific counties (e.g., District 1 includes Washington and Craig Counties). It establishes law enforcement coordinators for each district - requiring 10 years of experience or certification - to serve as liaisons, assist agencies with grant applications for personnel/equipment, and provide technical support. The bill also creates a dedicated "Rural Law Enforcement Coordination Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury to finance coordinator salaries and district operations. This fund is a continuing account not subject to annual budget limits. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 260: Infrastructure; creating the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission. Effective date.

SB 260 creates the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long-Range Planning Commission within the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The commission, composed of 12 members including state agency leaders, utility representatives, tribal leaders, and local officials, will assess the state's long-term infrastructure needs. It must submit its first report by November 2026 (and every five years after) detailing economic trends and future demands for roads, bridges, utilities, and water systems, broken down by congressional districts. The report will be published online and shared with state leaders to inform future planning. This is a planning and assessment body, not a funding measure.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 397: State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 397 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, preventing its automatic dissolution. The bill directly affects licensed behavioral health professionals (counselors, family therapists, and behavioral practitioners) by ensuring ongoing oversight of their licensure and practice standards. This change maintains the existing board structure and its authority to manage licensing, examinations, and professional conduct rules without altering the board's responsibilities or creating new regulations.

passed · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

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

HB 2922 modifies Oklahoma's rules for funeral home vendor payments. It requires penalties for late payments only after a court orders them, applies solely to active funeral establishments (not individual directors), and mandates compliance with bankruptcy laws. The bill also requires proper receipts for all advance cash payments and updates administrative code Section 235:10-11-1. These changes directly affect funeral homes managing vendor payments, ensuring clearer accountability and consumer protections. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

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