SB 2002 protects pregnant and postpartum women who use substances by granting them immunity from prosecution for prescribed or unprescribed substance use if they are enrolled in or actively seeking treatment through a certified program. Health care providers can recommend enrollment in qualified addiction recovery programs, and women making good-faith treatment efforts cannot be prosecuted even if their infant shows signs of withdrawal or other health issues related to substance exposure. The bill also shields health care providers from civil liability for properly referring women to treatment and modifies district attorney protocols to prioritize treatment over prosecution. It explicitly preserves existing laws for reporting newborn exposure and pursuing unrelated child abuse cases.
SB 2077 increases Oklahoma's maximum surcharge for credit card payments from 2% to 4% of the transaction amount, or the actual processing fee, whichever is lower. It requires businesses to clearly post surcharge amounts at physical points of sale, online checkout pages, and verbally disclose them for phone orders. The bill also permits private schools, municipalities, and money transmitters to charge service fees limited to actual costs like bank processing fees, while prohibiting surcharges that exceed the new cap. This change takes effect November 1, 2026, applying to all businesses operating in Oklahoma that accept credit cards.
SB 1747 requires Oklahoma state agencies to demonstrate a 10% cost savings when requesting increased funding for fiscal years beginning with 2028, compared to the previous year's appropriation. This applies directly to agencies seeking higher budgets than they received in the prior fiscal year. The bill amends existing budget reporting rules to mandate this savings analysis as part of their funding requests. It does not affect agencies maintaining or reducing their current funding levels.
SB 1892 removes a requirement for Oklahoma public school districts to include the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment Survey in their biennial reviews of mental health crisis protocols. The bill amends Section 24-159 of Oklahoma statutes by deleting language mandating the use of this specific survey during protocol updates, and repeals Section 24-158 which established the survey. This change affects school districts that previously needed to incorporate survey data into their protocol reviews, shifting their review process to use alternative methods. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.
SB 1693 lowers the fine for violating firearm prohibition signs from $250 to $25 under Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act. It applies to individuals who carry firearms on private property where signs prohibit them and refuse to leave after being asked by a property owner or manager. The bill affects all locations covered by existing law, including businesses, event spaces, and public venues with posted restrictions. The amendment to Section 1290.22 of state law reduces penalties for minor violations while maintaining property owners' rights to restrict firearms.
SB 2037 requires licensed mental health professionals and health care providers in Oklahoma to obtain written, informed consent from patients before using artificial intelligence (AI) for therapy or psychotherapy services. The bill prohibits AI from making independent therapeutic decisions, directly interacting with clients during sessions, generating treatment plans without provider review, or detecting emotions. It mandates that providers maintain full responsibility for all AI-assisted interactions and explicitly states that final clinical decisions must be made by licensed professionals, not AI systems. Violations may result in disciplinary action and fines up to $10,000 per incident, enforced by licensure boards or the Attorney General.
SB 1968 requires Oklahoma's State Regents for Higher Education to create a policy allowing public colleges to grant college credit for courses taken at state-funded technology centers. This directly affects students enrolled in technology center courses (who gain transferable credit) and public colleges (which must adopt the policy). The policy must include clear processes for recording credit, a detailed list of eligible courses, and specific requirements for technology center instructors teaching college-level material. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration making it effective immediately upon approval.
SB 1751 creates a secure digital platform for reporting human trafficking in Oklahoma, requiring the Attorney General to contract with a nonprofit organization to develop and manage it. Mandated reporters (such as teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers) can use this platform to anonymously report suspected trafficking, with high-priority cases automatically routed to law enforcement or child protection agencies in real time. The platform must comply with privacy laws (including HIPAA), allow anonymous reporting, and integrate with existing systems like the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 1901 prohibits hospital staff and organ procurement organizations from discussing organ/tissue donation with a family within 24 hours of a person's death determination. It bans misleading claims (like donations speeding up end-of-life care), implies financial compensation, or hiding conflicts of interest, and requires written donation process summaries and contact info for an independent ombudsman. All donation discussions with families must be electronically recorded if the family consents, and whistleblowers reporting violations are protected from workplace retaliation. Violations carry civil penalties up to $50,000 per incident, and the bill also updates Oklahoma’s death determination law to require a second independent medical verification for organ donation purposes. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 2023 requires out-of-state pharmacies that ship drugs into Oklahoma to obtain a license from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy and comply with Oklahoma's pharmacy laws, including storage and staffing rules. It mandates initial and annual on-site inspections by Oklahoma inspectors (not out-of-state agencies), with pharmacies covering inspection costs. Violations - like failing to follow storage guidelines or pharmacy ratios - can result in fines up to $50,000 per violation or permanent license revocation if not corrected within 90 days. The bill directly affects pharmacies operating across state lines, ensuring they meet Oklahoma's safety and quality standards for drug distribution.
SB 2085 establishes new rules for artificial intelligence in Oklahoma, primarily affecting residents who use AI chatbots and companies providing AI services. It prohibits companion chatbot platforms from serving minors without parental controls, requiring them to offer parents options to manage their child’s account, terminate inappropriate interactions, and disclose privacy practices. The bill also bans AI companies from selling user data without consent, using someone’s likeness in AI-generated content without permission, and restricts state government contracts with AI entities. Violations could trigger civil penalties, and the Oklahoma Attorney General would enforce these provisions.
SB 1848 amends Oklahoma's Local Development Act to restrict property tax incentives and exemptions. It prohibits tax breaks for specific businesses, including retail establishments (NAICS codes 518210 and 221114-221117) and certain entertainment venues, while limiting manufacturing facility tax exemptions to a 25-year period. The bill also requires local governments to report annual details on incentive recipients, property values, and expenditures to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. These changes directly affect local governments administering tax incentives and businesses in designated reinvestment areas.
