HB 4151 requires Oklahoma law enforcement to interview family members before finalizing death investigations when a decedent has an identifiable history of domestic abuse and specific factors are present (e.g., premature death, scene resembling suicide, history of coercive control, or strangulation). It mandates current domestic abuse training for investigators, allows family access to victim services during investigations, and gives families the right to request investigation records if a case is closed without a homicide finding. The bill also specifies 10 conditions triggering autopsy requests and clarifies that it doesn’t override existing investigation discretion or impose new liability on agencies. It applies to deaths involving domestic abuse victims and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4308 creates the "Legacy Capital Financing Fund" within the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to manage capital projects for state buildings and infrastructure. It requires all monies in the fund to be invested exclusively in U.S. or Oklahoma government securities and mandates that distributions from the fund must be repaid over 20 years. The bill primarily updates administrative procedures for the Authority, clarifying how funds are invested, managed, and returned for Capitol-related projects, without changing tax rates or creating new obligations. This procedural update affects the state agency responsible for capital improvements to Oklahoma's Capitol complex and associated infrastructure.
HB 4189 is a procedural bill that creates the name "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, funding, or requirements for mental health services. The bill is purely administrative, serving only to formally name the legislation and specify when it takes effect. No specific provisions or affected groups are defined in the text provided.
HB 4010 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Ad Valorem Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive tax policy changes or mechanisms, as it only creates a non-codified title for the act. The bill does not affect specific taxpayers or alter existing tax structures. This is a naming and scheduling measure, not a policy reform.
HB 4162 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups but formally names the legislative framework for future higher education reforms. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for the named act. This is a technical measure to organize future legislation, not a substantive policy change.
This bill establishes the State Budget Act of 2026, which will govern Oklahoma's state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects state government operations by setting the legal framework for budget allocation and spending. The key provision is that the act becomes effective on November 1, 2026, establishing when the budget takes force. The bill is procedural in nature, primarily creating a citation name for the budget legislation rather than changing specific spending amounts or policies.
HB 4379, titled the "Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act of 2026," establishes a new framework for medical marijuana in Oklahoma. The bill creates a non-codified legal structure for the program, which will take effect on November 1, 2026. It does not detail specific provisions like qualifying conditions or licensing rules in the provided text. As a procedural bill introducing the framework, it directly affects future medical marijuana regulations but does not change current law. The bill is currently in the early stages of review after its introduction.
HB 4349 removes the 5-year cap on counting out-of-state teaching experience for salary purposes in Oklahoma public schools. It requires the State Board of Education to recognize all years of out-of-state teaching experience (from accredited districts) when determining teacher salary placements under the state's minimum salary schedule. This change directly affects teachers moving to Oklahoma from other states or countries, allowing them to receive full credit for all prior teaching years toward their salary tier rather than being limited to five years. The bill updates existing salary schedule rules to eliminate this restriction, effective upon enactment.
This bill, HB 4099, establishes the "Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026" as a named legislative act without creating new codified law. It specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026, and contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms for vehicle modernization. The bill is procedural, merely naming the act and setting its implementation date. No concrete policy changes or affected parties are described in the provided text.
HB 4240 creates a new title for future criminal procedure law in Oklahoma, naming it the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026." It does not change existing criminal procedure rules or directly affect any individuals or entities, as it is solely a procedural act establishing a future law's name. The bill specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, but contains no substantive provisions or mechanisms. This is a purely administrative bill, not a policy change, and remains in early legislative stages (first reading on February 2, 2026).
This bill, HB 4235, is a procedural measure that establishes the name and effective date for the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026." It does not change existing civil procedure rules but formally names the upcoming reform legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill itself contains no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms; it solely provides administrative structure for the future reform act. As a naming and effective date provision, it directly affects how the legislation will be referenced and implemented, but does not alter court procedures or impact any specific individuals or cases.
This bill formally names the Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026 as the official title for future revenue and tax laws in the state. It does not change any tax rates, create new taxes, or alter existing tax provisions. The legislation simply establishes a citation name for the law and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure that organizes how the law will be referenced rather than modifying tax policy itself.
