SB 2008 requires school athletic associations in Oklahoma to include specific transparency and accountability measures in their written policies, such as public access to records, open meetings, and regular financial and operational audits. It directly adds a provision allowing non-resident students (under the Education Open Transfer Act) to immediately participate in school sports teams upon enrolling in a new district. The bill repeals an existing rule that previously restricted such participation after student transfers. This affects all public school athletic associations and non-resident students seeking to join sports programs.
SB 1468 amends Oklahoma law to define and restrict specific firearms and ammunition. It defines "restricted bullets" (less than 60% lead core with fluorocarbon coating designed to penetrate body armor) and "restricted weapons" (automatic firearms or conversion devices like "Glock switches," excluding bump stocks). The bill makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, possess, or use these items, with violations classified as Class B4 felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. This law directly affects individuals or businesses involved in handling these specific firearms or ammunition, effective November 1, 2026.
SB 2033, the Predatory Solicitation Prevention Act, prohibits persistent, harassing communication by solicitors attempting to sell, buy, or invest in real property. It directly affects property owners and businesses engaging in such practices, defining "predatory solicitation" as repeated contact designed to harass or pressure owners to refuse. The bill imposes a $600 penalty per violation and allows the Attorney General or district attorneys to seek damages. Collected fines are split equally between the State Health Care Enhancement Fund and the Court Clerk’s Revolving Fund. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1787 prohibits Oklahoma state employees, appointees, and contractors from including their preferred pronouns in any official communication (such as emails, letters, or faxes). It defines "personal pronouns" to include terms like "he," "she," "they," and excludes titles like "Mr." or "Ms." unless misused (e.g., a male using "Ms."). Violations result in a warning for the first offense, with termination for subsequent violations. The law applies to all state agencies and political subdivisions, taking effect July 1, 2026. It directly affects state workers’ communication practices in official capacities.
SB 1886 requires Oklahoma's public universities to guarantee students specific rights, including freedom of religious expression, an unbiased education free from promotion of socialism or anti-American sentiment, and protection from grading bias based on political views. Each institution must establish a seven-member "Free Campus Committee" with student, administrative, and appointed community members to handle violations and create a due process plan for reporting and investigating complaints. The bill allows students or their parents to sue institutions or individual faculty for violations within one year of the incident, with the committee able to request investigations by the Attorney General. These provisions aim to ensure campus environments comply with the outlined rights, affecting all students and faculty at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions.
SB 1764 amends the Oklahoma Juvenile Code's definition of "abuse" to explicitly state that parents may use "ordinary force" for discipline (including spanking, switching, or paddling) without it being considered abuse under the law. This change directly affects parents, child welfare workers, and courts when determining if disciplinary actions constitute abuse. The bill modifies Section 1-1-105 of the code by adding this clarification to the "abuse" definition, specifying that such discipline is permitted. It does not alter other definitions or create new programs.
SB 2022 tightens Oklahoma's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules to strictly align with federal requirements. It imposes a 3-month time limit on SNAP benefits for able-bodied adults aged 18-50 without dependents (ABAWDs) within any 36-month period, unless they work at least 20 hours weekly. The bill prohibits Oklahoma from creating new exemptions or relaxing federal work requirements, mandates individualized case-by-case exemptions only, and bans any policy that expands eligibility or delays federal enforcement. It requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to use federal income/asset limits for eligibility and strictly adhere to federal verification standards.
SB 2017 prohibits healthcare providers in Oklahoma from administering gene-based vaccines for infectious diseases (using mRNA, modified mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA, or DNA technology) until June 1, 2030. This directly affects doctors, clinics, and hospitals that currently provide such vaccines, excluding those used for cancer or genetic disorders. Violations carry a misdemeanor fine of up to $500 per incident and potential licensing board action. The bill takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.
SB 1740, the "Anti-Perverse Incentive Act," requires Oklahoma state agencies to deposit all fines and fees collected from individuals or businesses into the General Revenue Fund (instead of keeping them). It mandates an appeals process for anyone who believes a fine was imposed for punitive reasons, personal motives, or political reasons by agency staff. Agency employees who abuse this authority face a $1,000 penalty or the amount of the disputed fine, whichever is greater. The law applies to all state agencies and takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1745 designates the first Thursday in May as "Oklahoma Day of Prayer" and requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging voluntary prayer, meditation, or reflection by Oklahomans. It explicitly prohibits state agencies, schools, or public institutions from compelling participation or penalizing non-participation in observances. The bill clarifies it does not endorse any religion, restrict private religious expression, or require public funding beyond minimal administrative costs for the Governor's proclamation. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
SB 1780 restricts how the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority can use revenue from toll projects. It requires that funds from specific turnpike projects be kept in separate accounts and cannot be diverted to other projects or bonds. The bill also limits future bond issuances to be secured only by revenue from the exact project they fund, preventing cross-subsidization between turnpike projects. These changes apply to bonds issued after a specified date and do not authorize new turnpike construction.
SB 1671 requires all Oklahoma public school districts and charter schools to provide annual, age-appropriate firearm safety instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The curriculum must cover finding unsecured firearms, school safety, and proper handling/storage, include neutral viewpoints, and be approved by the State Department of Education. Schools may use approved materials from state agencies or designated brands, with preferred methods including videos, online resources, or approved off-campus courses (with parental consent). The bill directs the State Department of Education to determine the earliest appropriate grade for instruction after studying firearm injury data, and takes effect July 1, 2026.
