HJR 1051 is a procedural resolution preparing a proposed constitutional amendment for voter approval. It directs the Secretary of State to refer a new Section 7 to Article VIII of the Oklahoma Constitution - dubbed the "Oklahoma Impeachment Resolution of 2026" - to voters via ballot. The resolution specifies the ballot title wording, asking voters to approve or reject the amendment. It does not alter impeachment procedures itself but establishes the formal process for placing this constitutional change before voters. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (first reading, referred to Rules).
HB 3181 removes two specific restrictions on ammunition for handgun users under Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act. It deletes prohibitions against carrying "restricted bullets" (as defined elsewhere in law) and ammunition larger than .45 caliber when legally carrying a handgun. This change directly affects individuals exercising their right to carry under the Self-Defense Act by allowing them to use those previously restricted ammunition types. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 3243 expands Oklahoma's "zone of safety" restrictions to include parks, fairgrounds, rodeo arenas, and racetracks, prohibiting registered sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of these locations (or 1,000 feet near victims' residences). It directly affects individuals required to register under Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Registration Act, with violations punishable as Class D1 felonies. Key exemptions include custodial parents picking up children at schools or child care centers (with prior notification), medical treatment at certified facilities, and attending church with prior written permission from religious leaders. The bill aims to strengthen safety zones around community spaces frequented by children while maintaining existing legal restrictions.
HB 3231 is a procedural bill that names the "Children's Law Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, programs, or legal requirements affecting children or any other group. The bill solely provides an official title and implementation date for future legislation. No substantive provisions or mechanisms are described in the provided text. This is a naming and effective date bill with no direct policy impact.
HB 3213 amends Oklahoma's distiller license rules to allow distillers to sell spirits directly to consumers on-site at their licensed premises or at one adjacent location within the same county. It also permits sales at public events like festivals, with a combined annual limit of 15,000 gallons for these direct sales. The bill specifies that free samples (max 3 fluid ounces per person per day in a designated area) are not considered sales but must follow strict consumption rules and be documented. This primarily affects Oklahoma distillers and consumers visiting their facilities, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3229, titled the "Nondisclosure Agreements Policy Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The provided context does not include substantive policy details, provisions, or who the bill affects. As a naming and effective date bill, it does not outline specific mechanisms or policy changes. Without additional text describing the policy, a detailed summary of its content cannot be provided.
HB 3168 is a procedural bill that names the "Insurance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not introduce new insurance regulations or alter existing laws; it merely establishes the official title and implementation date for future insurance legislation. This bill affects all Oklahoma insurance entities and regulators by formally designating the law's name and effective timeline. No substantive policy changes are created by this bill.
HB 3198 grants elected state officials (such as legislators and the governor) the right to visit all Oklahoma Department of Corrections facilities without needing to notify the department in advance, effective November 1, 2026. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to establish security protocols to manage these unannounced visits while maintaining facility safety for inmates, staff, and correctional officers. This change directly affects state officials seeking facility access and the Department’s operational procedures. The law codifies this access right into Oklahoma Statutes (Section 509.8 of Title 57) without altering existing security standards.
This bill allows Oklahoma distillers to sell spirits directly to consumers at their facilities or at events like festivals, but only for spirits previously purchased from licensed distributors. It limits these direct sales to a combined total of 15,000 gallons per year across all locations. Distillers must follow specific sampling rules (e.g., 3 ounces per visitor daily, designated areas) and cannot sell spirits they produced without first buying them from a distributor. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3230 amends Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program to adjust income-based tax credits for parents paying for private school education. It allows tax credits of up to $7,500 annually (reduced for higher-income households) for tuition at accredited private schools, with a $1,000 cap for students using other education options. Special provisions provide full $7,500 credits for students experiencing homelessness or attending schools primarily serving financially disadvantaged students. The credit is claimed against Oklahoma state income tax for tax years 2024 and beyond, subject to specific eligibility requirements.
HB 3153 is a procedural bill that names a future act without creating new policies. It establishes the title "Oklahoma Public Safety Act of 2026" for a non-codified legislative measure, meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, and has only recently been introduced (first reading on February 2, 2026). As a naming resolution, it does not directly affect any specific group or alter existing public safety laws.
HB 3211 modifies Oklahoma distiller license rules to allow distillers to sell spirits directly to consumers at their licensed premises or at one adjacent location in the same county, subject to a combined annual limit of 15,000 gallons. It maintains the requirement that spirits must first be sold to and shipped by a licensed wholesaler before being made available for direct sale by the distiller. The bill also clarifies that samples served on-site do not count as taxable sales but remain subject to excise tax reporting. This directly affects Oklahoma distillers seeking to sell directly to customers at their facilities. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
