Oklahoma Bills

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1621: Law libraries; requiring law libraries to be represented by district attorney. Effective date.

SB 1621 requires Oklahoma county law libraries, their boards, and employees to receive free legal representation from the local district attorney for matters related to their official duties. If a district attorney cannot serve due to a conflict of interest, the state Attorney General's office must provide that representation instead. The bill mandates this free legal assistance for all county law libraries and codifies the requirement in Oklahoma law. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1884: School employees; modifying the access statewide professional educators' associations have to school employees; allowing termination of certain membership at any time. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1884 ensures school districts grant statewide professional educators' associations (like teacher unions) equal access to school employees for activities such as distributing materials, speaking at meetings, and using school facilities. It prohibits schools from conditioning this access on fees, meals, or donations and requires districts to notify the State Board of Education if access is denied within 15 days. The bill also allows school employees to terminate membership in these associations at any time without restrictions or requiring a reason, and invalidates any existing agreements that limit this right. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, applying directly to school employees and educators' associations in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 2143: Ad valorem tax; authorizing use of digital visual technology for inspection of real property. Effective date.

SB 2143 allows Oklahoma county assessors to use digital visual technology - such as drones, satellite imagery, or photos - for inspecting real property when determining property tax values, instead of requiring in-person visits. It updates tax code definitions (specifically Sections 2802 and 2821 of Title 68) to explicitly include "digital visual technology" as a valid inspection method. This change directly affects county tax assessors and property owners, as it modernizes how property values are assessed. The bill aims to improve efficiency in the assessment process while maintaining statutory accuracy standards.

failed · Oklahoma · House May 7, 2026

HB 2115: Public assistance programs; directing the Department of Human Services to administer certain programs; federal funds; requirements; transferring certain powers, duties, records, assets and monies to the Department; effective date.

HB 2115 transfers administration of Oklahoma's Energy Conservation Assistance Fund from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. It provides grants of up to $3,000 for weatherization work (like insulation, storm windows, and structural repairs) to low-income elderly and handicapped homeowners who meet income guidelines (125% of federal poverty level). The bill requires an energy audit before grants are issued, prioritizes applicants with greatest need, and establishes a revolving fund for ongoing program funding. This directly affects qualifying homeowners seeking energy efficiency improvements to their primary residences.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1209: Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.

SB 1209 modifies Oklahoma's eviction court procedures by changing the required time frame for scheduling trials in forcible entry and detainer cases (commonly known as eviction cases). The bill specifies that the summons must require defendants to appear for trial within 5 to 10 days, excluding weekends and holidays, from the date the summons is issued. This change directly affects tenants and landlords involved in eviction court proceedings across Oklahoma. The key provision clarifies the timeline for defendants to prepare their defense, ensuring a standardized 5-10 day window for trial scheduling after the summons is delivered.

Topics ✗ Housing

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1239: Service Oklahoma; modifying termination date of certain apportionment. Emergency.

SB 1239 amends Oklahoma law governing how vehicle license fee funds are distributed. It locks the percentage of these funds going to school districts at 36.20% for fiscal years starting July 1, 2019, and beyond, with any excess above the 2015 apportionment amount redirected to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund. Similarly, it maintains the 0.31% allocation for the State Transportation Fund with the same cap on excess funds. The bill updates statutory language for clarity and declares an emergency, but does not change the core funding formulas or create new programs.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1405: Tax refund donation; reauthorizing checkoff for Wildlife Diversity Fund. Effective date.

SB 1405 reauthorizes a voluntary tax checkoff on Oklahoma state income tax returns, allowing taxpayers to donate a portion of their refund to the Wildlife Diversity Fund. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, supports conservation efforts for nongame wildlife (species not classified as game or furbearer). Taxpayers who donate by mistake can request a refund within three years, and the reauthorized checkoff takes effect January 1, 2027. This bill updates statutory language to maintain the existing donation mechanism without altering its core purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HJR 1096: Joint Resolution; approving certain Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority proposed major rule changes; directing distribution.

This bill approves specific rule changes proposed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority regarding the state's medical cannabis program. By passing this resolution, the legislature officially adopts these new regulations, which will guide how medical marijuana is distributed and managed. The Oklahoma Secretary of State is tasked with sending a copy of the approved rules to the Governor and the official state register. This action formalizes the authority's operational guidelines without altering the underlying laws governing medical marijuana use.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 2184: Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Emergency.

This bill amends, merges, consolidates, and repeals multiple existing Oklahoma statutes to resolve conflicts between different versions of the law. It directly affects state agencies, courts, and individuals subject to the affected statutes by clarifying which legal provisions are currently in effect. The bill uses emergency procedures to take immediate effect, updating specific sections across various titles of the Oklahoma Statutes to ensure consistency and eliminate outdated or conflicting language.

vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3003: Professions and occupations; Board of Chiropractic Examiners; sunset; effective date; emergency.

HB 3003 extends the expiration date of Oklahoma's Board of Chiropractic Examiners from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, ensuring the board continues operating under the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The bill maintains the board's structure - comprising eight chiropractic physicians (appointed by district) and one public member - with specific qualifications and appointment rules. It directly affects chiropractors licensed to practice in Oklahoma by preserving the existing regulatory framework for their profession. The extension takes effect July 1, 2026, with no changes to the board's duties or chiropractic practice standards.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3700: Higher education; requiring policy ensuring student grades are evaluated solely on an academic basis; directing the State Regents to withhold state-appropriated funds for failure to adopt a policy; effective date; emergency.

HB 3700 requires all Oklahoma public colleges and universities to adopt a policy ensuring student grades are based solely on academic factors like attendance, course knowledge, and performance standards - prohibiting grades from being influenced by a student's personal opinions, beliefs, or unrelated conduct. This policy must be implemented by the 2026-2027 academic year, with institutions required to submit compliance verification to the State Regents for Higher Education. Failure to adopt the policy will result in the State Regents withholding all state funding from the noncompliant institution until adoption occurs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 6, 2026

HB 3934: Professions and occupations; practice of dentistry; definitions; committees; practice; licensing; effective date; emergency.

HB 3934 creates two new "extended care permits" for dental hygienists in Oklahoma to expand access to preventive dental care for underserved populations. Permit I allows hygienists to provide services in schools, foster care, youth programs, and clinics for children (birth to grade 12) with specific experience requirements (1,200 hours or teaching). Permit II allows similar services for seniors (65+) and people with developmental disabilities in residential facilities, requiring 1,600 hours and special training. Both permits require supervision by a licensed dentist, restrict services to preventive care (like cleanings and fluoride), and mandate reporting to the supervising dentist. The bill directly affects dental hygienists seeking expanded practice and the vulnerable groups they serve in community settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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