HB 3179 bans the sale, distribution, or offer for sale of cultivated meat (meat grown from animal cells in a lab) in Oklahoma. It makes violations a misdemeanor and allows the Oklahoma State Department of Health to suspend or revoke food sellers' licenses for selling cultivated meat. The bill exempts research by government entities, colleges, or their partners with formal agreements. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not affect existing food safety rules for conventional meat.
HB 3347 would exempt Oklahoma homeowners aged 65 or older from all property taxes on their primary residence (homestead). Currently, homesteads receive a $1,000 tax exemption; this bill replaces that with full exemption for seniors. The change applies to all property taxes based on home value (ad valorem taxes) and takes effect January 1, 2027. It directly affects Oklahoma seniors living in their primary homes, reducing their property tax burden significantly. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 2889 to expand the existing homestead exemption for this age group.
HB 3346 repeals a tax provision (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357.11) that previously applied to retail sales of food and food ingredients in Oklahoma. This change directly affects grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses selling food products by removing a specific tax requirement. The repeal takes effect on January 1, 2027, but only if either House Bill 3347 passes or House Joint Resolution 1061 is approved by voters. The bill itself does not create new taxes or alter other tax rules - it solely removes an existing provision.
This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1060) would create a full homestead exemption for the fair cash value of a primary residence for:
- Disabled firefighters (100% service-connected), police officers (100% service-connected), and volunteer police officers (federally certified), along with their surviving spouses.
Eligibility requires Oklahoma residency, certification of 100% disability, and prior or current homestead exemption eligibility.
The exemption applies starting January 1, 2027, and allows qualifying individuals to transfer to a new homestead within the same calendar year while maintaining the exemption.
This is a voter-approved constitutional change, not an existing law.
HB 3390 requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to update its Provider Search website to include specific information about Home and Community Based programs, directly affecting agencies providing Advantage Waiver, Living Choice, Medically Fragile Waiver, and State Plan Personal Care services. The website must display a rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, administrator details, and a link to report issues to the State Department of Health. Agencies must update their information annually to maintain accuracy on the site. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3461 prohibits Oklahoma school districts from using state aid funds to cover certain administrator expenses, including severance payments, contract buyouts, or termination settlements for superintendents and other central office administrators. The bill requires these costs to be paid exclusively with local revenue instead of state funds, shifting the financial responsibility from the state to school districts. It defines "administrators" broadly to include superintendents, principals, and assistant principals, and specifies that administrative expenditures cover compensation, benefits, and related payments for these roles. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3510 establishes dedicated child protection dockets in Oklahoma district courts to handle cases involving child abuse, neglect, or custody disputes. It requires courts to create these specialized dockets, assign judges exclusively to hear such cases, and mandate that those judges receive specific training in child welfare law, trauma, and foster care systems. The bill also directs the Administrative Office of the Courts to implement uniform procedures across all child protection dockets statewide. This change directly affects child protection cases and the judges assigned to them, aiming to improve case handling through specialized expertise and standardized processes.
HB 3915 creates the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program under the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and euthanasia rates. The program provides competitive grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations for spay/neuter services, prioritizing low-income communities and feral cat populations where permitted. Funding comes from the Animal Friendly Revolving Fund, which is supported by a portion of special license plate fees. Grants require recipients to report on surgeries performed and public outreach efforts, with an advisory board guiding program administration.
HB 3728 recodifies Oklahoma's Scrap Metal Dealers Act, transferring regulatory oversight from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The bill requires scrap metal dealers to maintain detailed transaction records, including a legible copy of the seller's ID, vehicle details, item descriptions, and a digital photo of both the scrap metal and the seller (in JPEG format, retained for 90 days). It directly affects scrap metal dealers who must comply with these new record-keeping and verification requirements, including written ownership declarations and proof of ownership for vehicles. The law also mandates dealers to report purchases to law enforcement within 48 hours if requested and prohibits transactions with minors under 16 without parental consent.
HB 3786 increases the pay of Oklahoma Park Rangers by 15% starting July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Park Rangers employed by the Division of State Parks within the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The key provision sets a specific percentage increase in compensation, with an emergency declaration allowing the law to take effect immediately upon approval. The bill does not alter other state employee pay structures or include additional provisions beyond this targeted raise.
HB 4219, the "Data Centers Act of 2026," establishes requirements for large-scale facilities including data centers (NAICS 518210), wind energy infrastructure, battery storage, recycling operations, and carbon capture projects. It mandates a 500-foot setback from property lines, requires developers to cover all infrastructure costs, and creates an Environmental Mitigation Fund for decommissioning obsolete facilities. The bill directly affects developers of covered facilities by imposing these operational and financial obligations. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and applies broadly beyond just data centers to other energy and environmental infrastructure.
HB 4228 caps the total commission (including expenses) that public insurance adjusters can earn on government-related insurance claims. It limits payments to the lesser of 10% of the settlement amount or $100,000, applying specifically to claims involving entities covered under Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act. The bill affects public adjusters working on settlements for government entities like cities or counties. It becomes effective November 1, 2026. This is a straightforward financial limit on adjuster compensation, not a broader policy change.
