SB 2119 creates the "Preserving and Advancing County Transportation Fund" (PACT Fund) to distribute state transportation funds to Oklahoma counties. It directs 2/3 of the funds to counties based on population, traffic volume, military impacts, road mileage needs, and current highway maintenance ratios (aiming for $4,000 per county road mile), while the remaining 1/3 is split between road mileage (50%) and bridge counts (50%). An additional 1/3 of the fund specifically targets reconstruction of county bridges on major collector routes, evaluated on safety, structural condition, and public need. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and affects all Oklahoma counties receiving transportation funding.
SB 1453 prohibits requiring child support payments when parents share joint physical custody with equally split parenting time. It modifies Oklahoma’s child support law to eliminate the base support obligation in these specific cases, while still requiring parents to divide expenses like transportation, childcare, and school costs proportionally based on their adjusted income. The bill affects parents in equal joint custody arrangements, removing the need for one parent to pay the other for basic support. Key provisions clarify that child support calculations under other custody types (sole, split) remain unchanged, and courts must still address expenses like medical costs. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1690 amends Oklahoma law to allow local governments (cities, towns, counties, or state agencies) to authorize concealed handgun carry in their public buildings and office spaces used for conducting business with the public. This changes previous prohibitions by giving governing bodies the option to permit concealed carry in these locations, provided they don't override existing bans in places like courthouses, schools, or prisons. The bill specifies that authorization must be granted by the governing body and does not affect current restrictions in schools, courthouses, or other explicitly prohibited locations. It also updates language to clarify that concealed carry in the State Capitol Building remains permitted for license holders. The bill takes effect upon passage.
SB 1891 creates the Oklahoma Teacher-Led Curriculum Development Act, requiring the State Department of Education to establish a teacher-led consortium by August 1, 2026. The consortium must include certified teachers with at least five years of experience and a "superior" or "highly effective" evaluation rating, representing diverse school sizes (urban, rural, and varying student enrollment). It will review and approve first-grade math curriculum meeting state standards, with the approved curriculum published online by January 31, 2027, and expand to other subjects per a schedule. The bill directly affects Oklahoma public school teachers and districts by shifting curriculum development authority to teacher-led groups.
SB 2129, the "Employer Health Plan Transparency Act," requires health insurance plans covering employees (group health plans or public employee plans) to provide employers with full access to claims data, medical records, and itemized cost details in their contracts. It prohibits contracts from including clauses that limit this information or penalize employers for requesting it. The law mandates that insurers comply with federal privacy rules (HIPAA) when sharing data and requires clear, unmodified disclosures of healthcare costs. Violations could result in civil penalties from Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner. This bill directly affects employers managing health benefits and insurers contracted with them.
SB 2031 requires all meat products sold at retail in Oklahoma (including beef, pork, poultry, and lamb) to display their country of origin, defined as where the animal was born, raised, and slaughtered. This applies to retailers selling directly to consumers, such as grocery stores and butchers. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry will create enforcement rules, including penalties for noncompliant retailers who fail to label products correctly. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1417 expands Oklahoma's most serious criminal category (Class A1) to include specific child abuse offenses, such as sexual abuse of children under 12, repeat sexual abuse offenses, and child exploitation. It modifies penalties for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexual abuse, clarifying sentencing ranges and increasing maximum penalties for certain crimes (e.g., extending some sentences to life imprisonment). The bill replaces outdated legal references, adds an affirmative defense for some cases, and updates statutory language to align with current law. It directly affects individuals convicted of these specific child abuse crimes in Oklahoma.
SB 1947 allows Oklahoma state employees to opt out of the state's basic health plan if they have separate health insurance or belong to a health care sharing ministry (HCSM). Employees with separate insurance receive $150 monthly instead of the flexible benefit amount, while HCSM members retain their full benefit. The bill amends state law to require proof of coverage and an annual affidavit for opt-outs, with the state retaining any savings from employees opting out. This policy change directly affects active state employees enrolled in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Program.
SB 1654 requires health care benefit plans (like insurance companies) to reimburse mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) providers at specific rates. For non-transport treatments, plans must pay at least the state Medicaid program's minimum rate. For MIH providers who transport patients to alternative destinations (e.g., clinics instead of hospitals), reimbursement must match basic or advanced life support rates based on patient needs. This applies to all MIH suppliers and affects how health plans cover these services in Oklahoma. The bill directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish the reimbursement methodology.
SB 1999 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption to include manufactured home owners residing on land they don't own and owners of fixed structures (like permanent additions) on rented property, provided they live there. It amends existing law to clarify that these groups may apply for the exemption if they meet standard residency and ownership requirements. The key change removes previous barriers for these property types, allowing them to qualify for the same tax break as traditional homeowners. This directly affects low-to-moderate income residents living in manufactured homes on leased land or with permanent structures on rented property.
SB 1857 requires specific information to be printed on Oklahoma ballots whenever voters are asked to approve bond or debt measures. It mandates that ballots include the phrase "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" prominently, along with five concrete details: total debt issued, debt per household, total annual repayment cost, annual repayment cost per household, and whether a new tax is created or an existing tax is extended. This applies to all state or local government proposals authorizing debt issuance, directly affecting voters who cast ballots on such measures. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1656 establishes a legal right for Oklahomans to refuse vaccines, medications, microchips, external trackers, or other manufactured products without penalty. It prohibits state governments, schools, employers, businesses, and other entities from requiring these products as a condition for services, employment, education, or access to public accommodations. Violators face civil lawsuits allowing courts to award damages, injunctions, or attorney fees to affected individuals. The bill declares an immediate emergency to take effect upon approval.
