SB 1549 makes Oklahoma vaccine manufacturers liable to individuals if their advertised vaccine causes harm. It defines "advertise" broadly to include paid promotions (like ads, influencer deals, or digital campaigns) but excludes standard doctor-patient discussions or clinic materials. Individuals harmed by advertised vaccines can sue within 3 years of injury and recover actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The law directly affects vaccine manufacturers promoting products in Oklahoma and individuals injured by those promoted vaccines.
This bill allows U.S. Attorneys and Assistant U.S. Attorneys in Oklahoma to carry firearms anywhere in the state if they complete a specific handgun qualification course developed by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). It requires these federal prosecutors to obtain an identification card from CLEET and return it immediately if they lose eligibility. The law creates a formal process for federal prosecutors to legally carry weapons statewide, replacing previous restrictions on their firearm carry. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1855 changes Oklahoma county assessors' visual property inspection cycle from the current schedule to a five-year requirement. This bill directly affects county assessors who conduct property valuations for tax purposes and property owners whose assessments may be updated less frequently. The key provision modifies the Ad Valorem Tax Code to set a standard five-year cycle for visual inspections, replacing the previous interval. The bill also includes minor updates like gender-neutral language and statutory references but focuses primarily on this inspection timeline change. This is a procedural adjustment to assessment procedures, not a tax rate change.
Oklahoma's SB 2058 recognizes physical gold and silver bullion (meeting 99.5% purity for gold and 99.9% for silver) as legal tender for private debts and state tax/fee payments, with the state requiring the Treasurer to establish secure depositories for storage. It exempts sales and exchanges of qualifying gold/silver from capital gains tax and mandates that transactions use physical metal held in approved depositories, not digital systems or government-controlled tools. The bill allows Oklahomans and businesses to voluntarily use gold/silver for payments - either in person or via electronic systems linked to depositories - while ensuring depositories meet international security standards. It does not require businesses or the state to accept gold/silver, and explicitly prohibits its use for surveillance or social scoring.
SB 1875 would remove legal liability for firearm manufacturers, weapons dealers, and citizens in cases involving the misuse of firearms or self-defense use of firearms they manufactured, sold, or possessed. The bill explicitly states that none of these parties can be held legally responsible for how firearms are used, whether misused by others or used for self-defense. If passed, this law would take effect on November 1, 2026, and would be codified in Oklahoma Statutes.
SB 1899 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's Higher Learning Access Program to include children of certified school personnel, such as teachers and other district employees. The bill amends Section 2603 of Oklahoma law to explicitly add "children of certified classroom teachers or certified personnel" as a qualifying group under financial need requirements. This change allows these students to receive tuition assistance equivalent to resident rates for their first semester of college, provided they meet other standard program criteria like high school graduation and academic requirements. The amendment updates existing eligibility rules without altering the program's core structure or funding mechanisms.
SB 1846 authorizes Oklahoma counties and municipalities to impose a sales tax on medical marijuana revenue, requiring voter approval through either a special election or a petition signed by at least 5% of registered voters. If approved, the tax must be used for specific community purposes like public safety or infrastructure, with funds placed in dedicated revolving funds that cannot be redirected without another vote. The tax becomes effective the first day of the next calendar quarter after approval and cannot be re-proposed for six months if initially rejected. If recreational marijuana is legalized statewide, the same tax rules would automatically apply to it at identical rates. This bill does not change marijuana legality but gives local governments a new revenue tool for medical marijuana sales.
SB 2101 creates the Oklahoma Medicine Injury Justice Act, making pharmaceutical companies directly liable in Oklahoma state courts for harm caused by their products. It allows affected Oklahomans to seek compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or fraud. The bill explicitly overrides federal immunities (like the PREP Act and Vaccine Injury Act) that would otherwise shield companies from state lawsuits. It ensures all claims are heard in Oklahoma courts without mandatory arbitration, preserving access to justice under state constitutional rights. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency due to the urgency of protecting citizens' health and safety.
SB 1683, the Local Telecommunications Control and Siting Act of 2026, preserves local government authority over wireless tower permits in Oklahoma. It ensures cities and counties retain control over zoning, height restrictions, and permitting for tower installations, prohibiting state preemption except where federal law requires it. The bill explicitly protects local power to set design standards, collect reasonable administrative fees, and enforce building codes and safety rules related to tower siting. Local governments must follow Federal Communications Commission "shot clock" timelines for reviewing applications, but the law prevents state agencies from overriding local decisions.
SB 1713 modifies Oklahoma's gun carry laws by clarifying where concealed or open firearms are prohibited or permitted. It prohibits carrying firearms in government buildings, schools (except specific school parking areas), sports venues during events, and gambling facilities, while allowing carry in vehicle parking areas, parks, and school parking lots (with firearms stored hidden in vehicles when unattended). The bill requires private schools to adopt written policies to allow firearms on their property (with liability protection for the school) and permits school personnel with security licenses to carry handguns on school grounds. It also allows concealed carry in municipal zoos/parks owned by public trusts or nonprofits but prohibits open carry there. Violations carry fines up to $250.
SB 1596 extends the time limit for prosecuting certain serious crimes in Oklahoma. It allows prosecutions for sexual crimes against children (like rape or child pornography) to be filed until the victim's 45th birthday, and increases the timeframe for crimes like embezzlement of school district funds, Medicaid fraud, and falsification of public records from 5 to 7 years after discovery. The bill also allows prosecutions based on DNA evidence or a confession at any time, while requiring independent evidence for cases relying solely on recovered memories. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1424 repeals Oklahoma's existing law (63 O.S. 2021 Sections 1-235 to 1-238) that coordinated public health efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. This bill removes the legal framework for a specific state program focused on youth health prevention, effective November 1, 2026. It does not create new programs or directly affect specific individuals or groups, but eliminates the statutory basis for the prior coordination mechanism. The bill is procedural, with no new policy provisions or funding changes.
