HB 3095, the Rural Landowners Protection Act, requires landowner approval for certain large-scale projects like wind energy facilities, data centers, battery storage, and carbon capture operations. It directly affects landowners within a 5-mile radius of these projects, granting each parcel one voting share. Projects need approval from at least two-thirds of all affected landowners through a county-administered election, with a 30-day window for voting after application. Failed projects cannot be resubmitted for landowner approval for three years. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3093 amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to clarify that public bodies (like city councils, school boards, and commissions) may only hold private executive sessions to discuss specific personnel matters involving individual employees under their direct supervision, such as hiring, promotion, or discipline. The bill explicitly restricts executive sessions to these individual employment decisions, removing ambiguity about when such private meetings are permitted. It also maintains existing exceptions for topics like security threats, confidential negotiations, and certain board-specific proceedings (e.g., school discipline, terrorism planning). This change directly affects public officials and employees by limiting private discussions to strictly defined personnel actions, ensuring greater transparency in governance.
HB 3135 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for homeowners. It raises the base exemption from $1,000 to $2,000 per homestead and adds a conditional $3,000 exemption if two conditions are met: (1) a county's ad valorem tax revenue grows by at least 5% compared to the prior year, and (2) the county commissioners approve the additional exemption. This bill directly affects homeowners in counties meeting the revenue growth threshold, effective January 1, 2027. The key mechanism requires both verified revenue growth and local government approval to trigger the higher exemption amount.
HB 3070 is a procedural bill that establishes the title "Disaster Loan Policy Act of 2026" for an uncodified act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group, as it solely names the act and specifies when it takes effect. The bill text confirms it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a routine legislative naming and scheduling measure, not a substantive policy change.
HB 3133 creates the "Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System Act of 2026," establishing a dedicated pension system for Oklahoma firefighters. The bill names the system and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, without adding the provisions to Oklahoma Statutes (noncodified). It directly affects Oklahoma firefighters by creating a new retirement framework for their benefits. The bill does not detail specific contribution rates, benefit calculations, or other operational mechanisms beyond naming the system and setting its effective date.
HB 3136 allows licensed health care providers (including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists) and health care institutions in Oklahoma to refuse certain medical procedures based on moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. It requires providers to submit written notice of their objection to their employer, listing the specific procedure they will not perform. The bill grants immunity from lawsuits, job penalties, or loss of privileges for providers acting in good faith under this law, but explicitly excludes emergency situations covered by federal law (42 U.S.C. §1395dd). Whistleblower protections prevent retaliation against providers reporting violations, and the law ensures compliance with federal regulations. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3039, the "In the Child's Best Interest Act," requires that all approved adoption, foster care, and legal guardianship arrangements in Oklahoma consist of either one adult, two adults of opposite genders, or two biological relatives of the child. The bill mandates that courts and agencies invalidate any arrangement violating these rules, directing the Department of Human Services to find a compliant placement for the child, with preference given to the closest biological relatives who pass background checks. It allows other adults (like grandparents or friends) to assist in care without altering the official arrangement. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3125 is a procedural bill that names the "Open Records Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not alter existing open records procedures or create new requirements - it only provides a formal title and implementation date for the existing Open Records Act. This bill directly affects Oklahoma state agencies and the public by formally designating the law's name and timing for compliance. The summary is limited to these procedural details, as the bill contains no substantive policy changes.
HB 3150 amends Oklahoma's statutes to clarify and expand the Attorney General's duties, specifically requiring the office to monitor federal actions (like executive orders or regulations) for potential violations of the Tenth Amendment. It also adds new responsibilities to represent utility and insurance consumers in rate proceedings before state agencies and to investigate insurance fraud. The bill does not create new litigation cost analysis requirements, as implied by its title, but instead modifies existing duties outlined in Section 18b of state law. These changes directly affect the Attorney General's office and state agencies handling utility/insurance regulation. The bill was introduced in the 2026 Oklahoma Legislature and referred to the Judiciary committee.
HB 3107 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Government Technology and Transparency Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms affecting government operations, technology, or transparency requirements. The bill solely serves to formally name the legislation and specify its implementation date. No specific groups or entities are directly affected by this naming and timing provision.
HB 3123 would hold news media outlets - including national, local, social media, and information platforms - liable for intentionally distributing false news meant to mislead or promote political views. The Attorney General could file lawsuits on behalf of Oklahoma citizens, seeking actual damages (including profits from false reports) and punitive damages of at least $500 per report. Exceptions cover satire, parody, and content protected under federal Section 230 (which shields platforms for user-generated content). The bill, introduced in 2026, would take effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3094 amends Oklahoma law to allow licensed handgun carriers to bring concealed handguns into the State Capitol Building. Specifically, it adds the Capitol to the list of locations where individuals with a valid Oklahoma handgun license may carry concealed firearms, provided they present the license at a security checkpoint. This change directly affects licensed handgun owners entering the Capitol, overriding previous restrictions that prohibited concealed carry in state government buildings. The bill does not alter concealed carry rules for other locations like schools, courthouses, or public venues, which remain restricted under existing law.
