SB 2117 modifies Oklahoma's Cooperative Marketing Association Act to clarify that all qualifying cooperative marketing associations must submit annual financial statements. These statements must detail the association's assets, liabilities, earnings, purchases, sales, and expenses to show financial health. The bill updates existing reporting requirements (previously in Section 17-13) but does not change the 8% interest cap on membership capital or the 10% reserve fund rule. It affects Oklahoma-based agricultural cooperatives that market members' products, requiring them to file these reports annually starting November 1, 2026.
This bill changes Oklahoma's requirements for oil and gas operators to provide financial guarantees (surety) for well plugging and environmental compliance. It phases out "Category A" surety (based on $50,000 net worth) for new operators starting November 2025, while current operators may keep it but can voluntarily switch to "Category B" surety (like letters of credit or bonds). Category B amounts scale with the number of wells operated, starting at $25,000 for 1-10 wells (rising to $50,000 by 2028) and higher for larger operations, with a maximum of $150,000. Operators with fines or poor compliance records must use Category B, and the Commission can require higher amounts based on performance.
SB 1975 requires Oklahoma public school districts to make Advanced Placement (AP) exams available to any student residing in the district and to post exam dates, registration details, and procedures on their websites by August 31 each year. It also mandates the Statewide Charter School Board to maintain an online learning platform offering AP courses, STEM subjects, foreign languages, and other high-quality courses for all Oklahoma students. The State Department of Education must provide information to students and parents about AP courses and their benefits for college readiness, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1455 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Board of Governors of Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill updates the statutory language to reflect this extended timeline but does not change the board's composition (11 members including licensed professionals and a lay member), appointment process, or regulatory authority. It directly affects the professions regulated by this board and the board members themselves, maintaining existing governance structures. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.
SB 2067, the "Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act," requires financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to Oklahoma's Department of Human Services. Employees must notify their institution if they suspect exploitation, and institutions must submit a report to DHS within five business days or after completing their assessment. The bill also allows financial institutions to temporarily hold transactions related to suspected exploitation and mandates they adopt internal policies for reporting and assessment. This law directly affects vulnerable adults, financial institutions, and the Department of Human Services by creating a structured process to prevent financial abuse through timely reporting and intervention.
SB 1456 extends the sunset date for Oklahoma's Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This change allows the board to continue operating without requiring new legislation to renew its authority. The bill does not alter the board's composition, responsibilities, or testing standards, which include establishing protocols for alcohol/drug testing and approving equipment. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.
SB 1447 prohibits the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan from awarding contracts to pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) that have settled lawsuits, been fined, or faced judgments exceeding $4 million in the past five years. The bill requires that state contract evaluations must favor PBMs headquartered in Oklahoma for at least one year and disfavor PBMs with corporate ties to health insurers, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, or drug manufacturers. Contracted PBMs must also certify compliance with Oklahoma’s health information laws and maintain SOC 2 Type 2 security certification. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1484 requires Oklahoma medical examiners to conduct standardized investigations for sudden infant or young deaths (including SIDS, SUID, SDY, and SADS), mandating autopsies when needed, review of medical records, and documentation of recent immunizations. It requires medical examiners to notify parents or legal guardians before investigations begin and grants them the right to refuse parts of the process unless a crime is suspected. The bill expands mandatory investigations to cover all sudden unexplained deaths in children under 20, requiring reporting to a national CDC/NIH registry and sharing findings with the State Department of Health. This directly affects medical examiners, parents/guardians of deceased children, and state health authorities through new procedural requirements.
SB 1567 modifies Oklahoma's rules for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) by allowing supervising physicians to charge reasonable fees for oversight services, requiring these fees to be disclosed in written agreements and based on fair market value. The bill prohibits the Oklahoma Board of Nursing from imposing fees for maintaining supervision agreements or related administrative tasks. It also mandates that supervision agreements include specific details like fee structures, scope of practice, emergency plans, and alternate physician designations. This directly affects APRNs who rely on physician supervision and supervising physicians, streamlining oversight requirements while ensuring transparency in fee arrangements.
SB 1457 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Construction Industries Board from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. This procedural bill updates the statutory language in 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2 to reflect the new sunset date and declares an emergency to make the change effective July 1, 2026. The bill does not alter the Board's regulatory responsibilities for plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, building inspectors, or roofing contractors. It directly affects the Board's continued operation and the industries it oversees under existing licensing laws.
SB 1466 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Advisory Committee on Midwifery from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036, ensuring the committee continues operating for another decade. The committee, composed of seven members including licensed midwives, nurse-midwives, physicians, and a public member, advises the State Health Commissioner on midwifery licensure, standards, complaints, and enforcement of related laws. This bill does not change midwifery practice rules but maintains the existing structure for oversight. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, and the bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.
SB 1565 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to include nutrition support services for pregnant and postpartum women with diet-related conditions or high-risk pregnancy factors. It mandates medically tailored home-delivered meals designed by dietitians to meet specific medical needs, along with optional nutritional counseling, to improve maternal health outcomes. The bill authorizes Oklahoma Health Care Authority to use federal funds from the CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model exclusively for these services. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
