SB 1748 requires mobile food preparation vehicles (like food trucks) operating in Oklahoma to comply with the most current fire code in effect at their last inspection for 10 years, with new inspections based on codes current at the time of each check. It mandates specific fire safety equipment, including a six-liter Class K fire extinguisher for grease-related cooking, and requires annual inspections by the State Fire Marshal. The bill also establishes inspection scheduling (quarterly statewide and twice yearly in counties over 400,000 population) and sets a January 1, 2026, deadline for all vehicles to transition to the new fire code standards. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and updates inspection protocols for food trucks handling cooking fuels or liquefied petroleum gas.
This bill updates definitions in Oklahoma's Highway Advertising Control Act of 1972 to clarify terms like "sign," "main traveled way," and "unzoned commercial areas." It specifies that signs cannot be placed within 300 feet of a residence (unless the owner consents) or 500 feet of schools, parks, churches, or historical sites in unzoned commercial zones. These definitions directly affect businesses and advertisers seeking to place outdoor signs along highways. The changes focus on precise measurement methods (e.g., from building edges, not property lines) and exclude certain activities like farming or temporary displays from commercial definitions.
SB 2098 requires Oklahoma birth certificates to list both parents' citizenship status and the child's citizenship designation from four options: U.S. citizenship, Oklahoma citizenship, tribal citizenship, or foreign national status. It specifically prohibits granting U.S. or Oklahoma citizenship to children born to parents who are neither U.S. citizens nor legal residents, mandating only "foreign national" as the child's designation. The bill directly affects newborns in Oklahoma whose parents lack U.S. citizenship or residency status. If enacted, it would change how citizenship is documented on birth certificates for these children, excluding them from automatic U.S. citizenship under federal law.
This bill requires businesses selling agricultural products like compost, fertilizer, or mulch to clearly label if they contain biosolids (treated wastewater byproducts). It also mandates property owners to display visible public signage where biosolids were applied and disclose this when selling or leasing land. The Department of Environmental Quality must publish an annual public map showing all biosolids application sites, including dates and landowner names. These rules apply to all agricultural product sales, property transactions, and agritourism businesses within four miles of application sites.
SB 1900 requires businesses receiving specific state incentives or direct funding (like tax credits or grants under programs such as the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program or Filmed in Oklahoma Act) to pay 5% of the incentive value to the local government where their project is located. This payment must go to the town, city, or county based on the project’s location, with specific rules for areas outside municipalities but using municipal infrastructure. Funds received must be spent exclusively on infrastructure projects like roads, utilities, or public facilities. The bill applies to businesses receiving incentives under 10 specific Oklahoma statutes and takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1694 removes outdated references to specific weapons (such as "blackjack," "loaded cane," "hand chain," and "metal knuckles") from Oklahoma's unlawful carry statute (Section 1272) and its felony firearm statute (Section 1287). It updates the legal language of these statutes without changing existing prohibitions or penalties related to weapon possession. The bill affects how these laws are written but does not alter the current restrictions on weapon types or enforcement. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 1504 amends Oklahoma law to change how the Administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority is appointed and removed. It requires the Governor to appoint the Administrator with the Senate's advice and consent, and allows the full Legislature to remove the Administrator via a two-thirds vote of both chambers. The bill also updates reporting requirements for the Authority and clarifies the Board's role in governance. These changes directly affect the Governor, Senate, and the Authority's leadership by altering appointment and removal processes. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1801 requires Oklahoma judicial retention ballots to include the name of the appointing governor and the date of appointment for justices and judges, while maintaining nonpartisan ballots without party designations. This directly affects voters in judicial retention elections and the judges up for retention. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 11-108 to mandate these specific additions to ballot information. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1699 amends Oklahoma law to clarify restrictions on carrying firearms while under the influence of alcohol or certain substances. It makes it unlawful to carry shotguns, rifles, or pistols when intoxicated (blood alcohol concentration over 0.08), using hallucinogens, illegal drugs, or unprescribed drugs, or when a prescribed drug impairs mental, emotional, or physical functioning to the point of abnormal behavior. For individuals holding a handgun license under Oklahoma's Self-Defense Act, a violation results in a six-month license suspension and a $50 fine following an administrative hearing by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not create new prohibitions but specifies enforcement details for license holders.
SB 1882 requires any party seeking foster care placement or termination of parental rights in Oklahoma to prove to the court that active efforts were made to provide services (like counseling or parenting programs) to prevent family separation, and that these efforts failed. This applies to all cases regardless of race or political status, directly affecting parents, children, and child welfare agencies involved in such legal proceedings. The bill mandates this specific showing before courts can approve foster care or termination decisions, adding a new requirement to Oklahoma law. It becomes effective on November 1, 2026.
SB 1692 requires municipalities to notify mortgage lenders at least 60 days before filing a foreclosure petition on properties with unpaid municipal code liens (such as fines for code violations). This affects homeowners with recorded mortgages who have delinquent municipal liens and the mortgage lenders themselves. The bill adds this notification step to existing foreclosure procedures without changing when foreclosures can occur. It applies specifically to properties with recorded mortgages, separate from tax delinquency notices. The law takes effect July 1, 2027.
SB 1909 requires a blind, randomized selection process for medical evaluators in Oklahoma child abuse and neglect cases to prevent bias or "doctor shopping" by the Department of Human Services. It mandates the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to implement a statewide system for assigning qualified evaluators (including pediatricians and child abuse specialists), maintain an audit trail of all interactions, and enforce annual certification for evaluators on parental rights and evidence-based practices. The bill also amends the standard for declaring a child deprived to require that allegations be supported by a preponderance of the evidence, and provides civil/criminal enforcement for violations. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.
