SB 1207 requires Oklahoma's State Department of Education to develop a curriculum for public high school students (grades 9-12) on recognizing, preventing, and seeking help for domestic violence and human trafficking. The curriculum must cover warning signs of abusive behavior, healthy relationship skills, and be medically accurate for students' ages. School districts may integrate this into existing courses or teach it as a standalone unit, but must provide parents an opt-out option for their child. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with the curriculum to be ready before the 2027-2028 school year.
HB 2971 limits most Oklahoma businesses from imposing credit card surcharges above 2% of the transaction amount or actual processing costs, whichever is lower, and requires clear disclosure of any fees at point of sale. Private schools, municipalities, and similar entities may charge up to 4.5% for processing costs, but must document these fees for state review. The bill prohibits businesses from restricting payment methods solely to credit cards and defines key terms like "surcharge" and "actual processing costs." It takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 2972 would allow Oklahoma county commissioners to create local rules for commercial wind and solar projects in unincorporated areas (outside city limits). County ordinances could set requirements for setbacks from homes, facility height and spacing, and noise or visual impact mitigation. Voters could also propose similar rules through petitions requiring signatures from 10% of registered county voters. These local rules must comply with state and federal law but can be stricter than state minimum standards.
HB 3013 requires all final harvest and production batch samples of medical marijuana to be tested for certain pesticides. The bill establishes a new license category for medical marijuana testing laboratories and mandates that Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Authority develop specific testing protocols, including pesticide residue standards. It prohibits owners of medical marijuana businesses (dispensaries, growers, or processors) from owning testing labs and requires labs to operate independently to ensure unbiased results. This law applies directly to medical marijuana businesses, testing facilities, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, requiring them to comply with new pesticide testing requirements starting in 2024.
HB 3068 limits the total service time for certain state government leaders to 12 years. It applies to cabinet secretaries appointed by the governor and executive directors (or equivalent leaders) of state agencies within the executive branch. The bill establishes that years served in either role count toward the 12-year maximum, meaning combined service as a cabinet secretary or agency director cannot exceed this period. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 3083 updates Oklahoma's burn ban law to define "extreme fire danger" as either a National Weather Service Red Flag Warning or specific conditions: severe drought, low rainfall forecast, high temperatures, or elevated wildfire activity. It allows county commissioners to issue immediate burn bans when these conditions exist, requiring fire department concurrence and public notice. The bill exempts agricultural producers who submit detailed prescribed burn plans to local fire departments, including weather conditions, firebreaks, and notifications. This directly affects residents, landowners, and farmers in counties with active burn bans during extreme fire danger periods.
HB 3174, the "Community Quality of Life Enhancement Act," would create a revolving fund using $60 million annually from Oklahoma's sales tax revenue. Local communities must establish a board to apply for funds to support infrastructure, parks, public transportation, cultural centers, public art, and environmental projects. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce would manage the fund and distribute allocations to qualifying communities. This bill amends sales tax apportionment rules to prioritize this fund after other state budget allocations.
HB 3238 clarifies that buildings with two to four dwelling units must comply with the Internal Residential Code for construction standards, directly affecting builders, developers, and local governments regulating small multifamily housing. The bill requires the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to create clear guidelines ensuring consistent application of these codes statewide for such structures. It amends existing law to update the Commission's duties, including maintaining a public website listing applicable codes, and takes effect November 1, 2026. This change standardizes building requirements for duplexes and small apartment buildings without altering broader code enforcement procedures.
HB 3235 prohibits Oklahoma employers from reducing, altering, or terminating retirement benefits for retirees whose retirement was due to disability. It directly affects retirees with disability-related retirements and applies to employers covered under Oklahoma's Anti-Discrimination Act. The bill requires employers to maintain benefits tied to disability-related retirement, allows claims to be filed through the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement or in court, and permits remedies including restored benefits, compensation, and civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation. The bill would take effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3343 increases the minimum monthly foster care maintenance payment for traditional foster parents to $1,000 per child, requiring the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director to annually review these rates for appropriateness and potential increases. It also raises the annual tax deduction available to foster parents from $5,000 to $7,500 for expenses related to caring for foster children, with eligibility requiring at least six months of continuous care and applying to up to three children per year. The deduction includes specific rules for partial claims if care lasts less than six months and limits for married couples filing separately. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
This bill requires electronic prescriptions for most controlled substances (Schedules II-V) in Oklahoma, affecting pharmacists and healthcare providers who dispense or prescribe these medications. Exceptions include 48-hour emergency prescriptions, prescriptions written for on-site hospital/nursing facility use, veterinary practices, and certain hospice settings. For non-electronic prescriptions, practitioners must use official forms approved by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and must register with the Bureau to obtain these forms.
HB 3348 modifies Oklahoma's Film Enhancement Rebate Program to allow faith-based films with total production costs of $2 million or less to qualify for rebates without meeting the standard $50,000 minimum budget requirement. This change specifically applies to productions defined as "faith-based" by the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, waiving the usual minimum spending threshold while keeping other eligibility rules intact. The bill does not alter the standard rebate rates (up to 35% of eligible costs) or the $20,000 music spending bonus for Oklahoma-based music. It would become effective November 1, 2026, if enacted.
