SB 2096 expands Oklahoma's list of Class B4 offenses - criminal convictions that automatically ban firearm possession - to include 37 specific crimes. These include sexual offenses (like indecent exposure, child pornography, and sexual battery), gang-related activities, stalking, and certain violent crimes. The bill modifies existing laws (21 O.S. §1283) to require firearm restrictions for individuals convicted of these offenses, directly affecting people with such convictions. It also adjusts rules about firearm possession in vehicles and residences but does not restore rights for these offenders. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
SB 1514 amends Oklahoma's Wind Energy Development Act to clarify definitions and strengthen decommissioning requirements for wind energy facilities. It shortens the abandonment period from 24 months to 180 days (without power generation) and mandates removal of equipment upon abandonment or end of a facility's useful life. The bill also adds requirements for financial security, permit applications, public notice, and restoration of land after decommissioning, directly affecting wind energy facility owners and operators. These changes aim to ensure responsible end-of-life management of wind projects while maintaining clarity in regulatory processes.
SB 1657 prohibits manufacturing, distributing, or providing abortion-inducing drugs (like mifepristone or misoprostol) in Oklahoma, except for specific medical uses such as treating ectopic pregnancies, life-threatening conditions, or miscarriages. It exempts hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare providers acting within certain medical exceptions. The law can only be enforced through private lawsuits (qui tam actions) filed by citizens, not by state authorities or prosecutors. This directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacies, and anyone handling these drugs in Oklahoma, with strict limits on permitted uses.
SB 1478 creates the "Oklahoma Land Bank Act," allowing cities, towns, and counties (municipalities) to establish land banks - entities that acquire, hold, and transfer vacant or underused land for redevelopment. Municipalities must create land banks via local ordinance, establishing boards of 5-11 members (with specific rules for appointments, terms, and conflicts of interest), and land banks gain tax exemptions on properties they hold. The bill outlines how land banks can acquire property (including through tax foreclosure), sell it under defined procedures, and operate under Oklahoma Open Meeting and Records Acts, while enabling school districts to participate via agreements. It directly affects municipalities seeking to revitalize blighted areas and landowners facing tax delinquency or foreclosure.
SB 1686 amends Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act to clarify key definitions for handgun licensing and firearm carry rules. It defines a "completed application" as one with all fields filled, answers provided, signatures present, and required documents (including fingerprints) attached. The bill specifies that a "concealed firearm" is not visibly apparent to a reasonable person, while "unconcealed" means a visible firearm carried on the person or in a holster. It also explicitly excludes imitation weapons (like fake guns) from the definition of "handgun" for self-defense purposes. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1664 requires Oklahoma's Supreme Court to establish rules for court audio/video recording systems, including storage, retention, and transcription standards. It mandates that all equipment and system funding come from state appropriations or statewide contracts - not local court funds - and directs the Legislature to provide annual funding for implementation. The bill updates the Oklahoma Court Information System Revolving Fund to allow supplemental use for recording systems while prohibiting it as the sole funding source. These changes affect district courts, court clerks, and court reporters by requiring standardized technology deployment and secure record-keeping.
SB 2094, the "Firearm Preservation Act," requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to auction firearms they acquire (e.g., through court orders, forfeitures, or estates) instead of destroying them. Agencies must sell these firearms only to individuals legally eligible to purchase them under state and federal law, with buyers passing required background checks. Proceeds from auctions fund agency operations or training, and agencies are shielded from liability if auctioned firearms are later used in crimes. The law mandates agencies to maintain detailed auction records for five years and imposes fines for noncompliance.
SB 1939 amends Oklahoma law to expand handgun license eligibility for individuals aged 18-20 who are members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard (discharged honorably). The bill updates Section 1290.9 of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to explicitly include this group as qualifying applicants, removing prior age-based barriers for military-affiliated youth. It does not change other eligibility requirements (like age 21, training, or residency). This policy change takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting young military personnel seeking concealed carry permits in Oklahoma.
SB 1861 requires Oklahoma's Corporation Commission and Department of Transportation to implement advanced detection systems at "extra hazardous" railroad crossings. These systems use sensors and AI to detect objects, analyze safety risks in real time, and send alerts to train crews. The bill appropriates $5 million from the Oklahoma Railroad Maintenance Revolving Fund to support rail operators in installing these systems by 2028. It mandates a report by December 2028 detailing hazard detection, alerts issued, and safety improvements at these specific crossings.
SB 2059 creates an income tax credit called the "Promote Child Thriving Act" for married biological parents of children under 18. It provides a $500 credit per child for children living with both married biological parents, or a $1,000 credit if the parents were married before the child's birth. To qualify, parents must be legally married, listed on the child's birth certificate (or custodial), and reside together for at least six months (with limited exceptions). The credit is non-refundable and must be claimed via a form approved by the Oklahoma Tax Commission, directly affecting married biological parents raising children in their home.
SB 2093 would allow hunters in Oklahoma to use fully automatic firearms for hunting, but only when set to fire one shot at a time (semi-automatic mode). This applies to hunting game mammals, birds, nongame birds, or exotic wildlife. The bill specifically prohibits using the fully automatic (continuous fire) setting for hunting purposes. It would take effect on November 1, 2026, if passed.
SB 1918 requires applicants for Oklahoma groundwater permits to include proof of a valid Oklahoma driver's license or U.S. passport with their application. This applies directly to individuals or entities seeking new permits or renewing existing ones for groundwater use. The bill amends Oklahoma law to mandate this identification documentation as part of the standard permit application process. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure. The change focuses solely on verifying applicant identity for permit processing, with no other policy modifications.
