HB 3582, the "Equal Parenting Act," creates a legal presumption that joint custody with equally shared parenting time is in a child's best interest when parents request it. The bill requires parents to submit detailed written plans covering living arrangements, child support, medical care, school placement, and visitation - accompanied by signed affidavits agreeing to the plan - before a court can approve joint custody. It also establishes rebuttable presumptions against joint custody in cases involving child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or sex offender registry status, prioritizing the child’s safety. The law further protects parents fleeing domestic violence by preventing their relocation from being used against them in custody decisions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3784 restricts medical micropigmentation (permanent makeup for medical purposes, such as scar camouflage or breast reconstruction) to be performed only in physician offices. It limits who can perform the procedure to three categories: physicians, registered nurses with a special health commissioner certificate working under physician supervision (after 6,240 supervised hours), and other certified individuals under similar supervision rules. Supervision ends once the required hours are documented with the State Board of Health and prescription medications aren't used on clients. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3684 repeals specific sections of Oklahoma law (28-100, 28-100a, 28-101, 28-102, and 28-103) that governed the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program. This bill removes existing legal provisions related to the tax credit, which allowed taxpayers to claim credits for contributions to private school scholarship organizations. The repeal takes effect November 1, 2026. As a procedural repeal, it does not create new policy but eliminates the referenced legal framework.
HB 3782 requires residential roofers in Oklahoma to obtain a residential roofing endorsement by passing a 70% minimum exam or completing 10 hours of approved continuing education, effective November 1, 2026. It provides a 12-month transition period for current roofers registered with the Construction Industries Board to meet requirements, exempts those with existing commercial roofer endorsements, and prohibits unendorsed individuals from performing residential roofing work. The bill also prohibits unlicensed roofers from advising on insurance coverage (though they may discuss damage or repairs), with violations subject to $1,000 fines per offense. This primarily affects residential roofing contractors and laborers providing residential services, codifying new standards for their licensing and insurance-related activities.
HB 3669 reduces the annual fee for a distiller license in Oklahoma from $3,125 to $1,250. It removes production limits for distillers, allows them to sell and serve spirits directly at their facility, and permits direct shipping of spirits to consumers without using a wholesaler. The bill also eliminates the requirement for distillers to pay brand labeling registration fees. These changes primarily affect distilleries operating in Oklahoma, lowering costs and increasing operational flexibility under the state's alcoholic beverage laws.
HB 3963 amends Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to expand eligibility for tuition assistance. It adds children of veterans with a 100% permanent disability from military service (certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) to the list of qualifying groups, alongside existing categories like children of certified classroom teachers. The bill changes the definition of "certified classroom teacher school employee" to "school employee" in the eligibility rules. This policy change directly affects qualifying veterans' children seeking in-state tuition assistance at Oklahoma colleges and universities.
HB 3795 ensures parents have full access to their minor child's medical records (including lab results, prescriptions, and electronic portal access) until the child turns 18, unless specific exceptions apply. Health care providers must grant this access within five business days without charging fees and cannot require minors to create separate accounts. Exceptions include records related to minor-consent services (like STI testing, substance abuse treatment, or pregnancy care), court-ordered restrictions, or documented risks of harm to the minor. Violations would be treated as deceptive practices under Oklahoma law.
HB 3766 amends Oklahoma's DUI statutes to update Class B3 criminal offenses, specifically adding two DUI-related offenses: third or subsequent DUI convictions (item 21) and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher (item 22). The bill also updates statutory references across multiple DUI-related sections (e.g., Sections 11-902, 11-904, and 11-906.4) and clarifies that metabolite presence alone cannot be used as evidence for DUI of controlled substances. It further specifies requirements for testing controlled substances and allows independent evidence in DUI cases. The bill affects individuals convicted of certain DUI offenses and updates legal references for law enforcement and courts.
HB 4323 amends Oklahoma's Electrical Licensing Act to clarify licensing requirements for electricians and contractors. It requires that only licensed electrical contractors - not journeyman electricians - may bid on projects, enter contracts, or obtain permits for electrical work under their own name. The bill also states that licensed contractors remain legally liable for work performed by journeyman electricians on their projects. These changes apply to all electrical construction work, excluding Class 2/3 circuits under NFPA 70 standards. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4306 establishes the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to set minimum standards for all residential and commercial construction across the state. It requires continuing education and certification for building code officials, inspectors, and trade workers, with free training offered to state-licensed code officials and limited fees for others to cover costs. The bill connects this training to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board’s licensing requirements, allowing Commission-approved programs to satisfy continuing education needs for renewing licenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4325 requires Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to create a reporting function to distinguish between service contracts and "staff augmentation" contracts (where vendors perform duties similar to state employees). It mandates that invoices for intangible assets include a permanent file path for storage and amends budget reporting rules for state agencies to include detailed contractor listings, contract status, and consultant report summaries. All state agencies must publicly post final consultant reports linked to original contracts and report whether contractors are repeatedly used for similar services. The bill directly affects all state agencies that use contractors or manage financial services, aiming to increase transparency in procurement and budget planning.
HB 4231 amends Oklahoma's pension laws to update how retirement benefits are calculated for public employees, particularly affecting firefighters in the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System. The bill modifies computation factors used to determine accrued retirement benefits and disability retirement benefits, adjusts the formula for monthly retirement annuities, and increases municipal contributions to the system. It also clarifies definitions related to "nonfiscal retirement bills" and establishes conditions for benefit increases based on the retirement system's funded ratio. These changes directly impact current and future retirees, as well as local governments contributing to the pension system. The bill focuses on technical adjustments to pension calculations rather than creating new benefits or funding sources.
