SB 1716 amends Oklahoma's Security Breach Notification Act to limit class action lawsuits against private entities following cybersecurity breaches. It prohibits class action liability unless a breach results from the entity's "willful and wanton conduct or gross negligence." The bill also clarifies that private entities using reasonable safeguards and providing required breach notices cannot be held liable for civil penalties, while those failing to use reasonable safeguards face reduced penalties ($75,000) but not class actions. This directly affects businesses and organizations handling personal data in Oklahoma, shifting enforcement exclusively to the Attorney General or district attorneys for most cases.
SB 1696 creates the Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund in the state treasury to support a new program administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. It provides grants to cities, counties, or qualifying nonprofits to recruit high-income households (earning at least $55,000 annually) relocating to Oklahoma from outside the state, with a maximum grant of $250,000 per municipality per year. Grants are disbursed in two installments: 50% upfront and 50% after verifying at least half of the targeted household relocations. Recipients must submit semiannual reports on relocation numbers, economic impact, and grant usage, and repay funds if goals aren't met or if funds are misused. The program takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 722 prohibits the use of electronic monitoring devices (such as GPS trackers) on cattle or bison younger than 18 months without the owner's consent. This bill directly affects livestock owners who raise young cattle or bison, requiring explicit permission before any electronic tracking can be applied. Key provisions ban the attachment or use of such devices on these animals without consent, ensuring owners maintain control over monitoring practices. The law applies only to young cattle and bison, not older animals or other livestock types.
This Oklahoma House resolution recognizes April 2026 as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The bill highlights the critical need for donors by noting that over 100,000 people are currently waiting for transplants and that 13 people die daily due to organ shortages. It encourages all residents to register as donors through the Oklahoma registry or when renewing their driver's license. The resolution serves as an official statement of support for the campaign rather than creating new laws or funding.
This Oklahoma joint resolution calls for a Constitutional Convention to review, amend, or replace the state Constitution, with delegates consisting of current state legislators who cannot be federal officials. The convention will convene on January 5, 2027, and include a Commission of six officials to gather public input before delegate selection, while delegates receive only travel reimbursement rather than a salary. Proposed changes must be approved by a two-thirds vote to begin consideration, then a simple majority to adopt, and will be submitted to voters at the November 2028 general election for final approval or rejection. The resolution requires the measure itself to be voted on by the public before it can take effect, ensuring citizens approve the convention process before it begins.
HB 2964 allows Oklahoma patients to access their medical records and receive copies for specific, standardized fees. Patients pay 50 cents per page for standard copies, $15 for x-rays, and $20 for digital media, while excluding psychiatric records from these rules (which follow separate state law). Correctional facilities may withhold inmate medical records if release threatens safety or security. The bill also requires waiver of medical privilege in personal injury cases where a patient’s health history is relevant to the claim.
HB 2984 requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchases made only within Oklahoma. This would affect SNAP recipients in Oklahoma by limiting their ability to use benefits for items bought outside the state. The bill mandates that the waiver request include economic justification, an implementation plan with education and enforcement steps, and requires the state to submit annual reports on implementation progress, enforcement challenges, and observed economic impacts. The policy would take effect November 1, 2026, pending federal approval.
HB 3024 establishes a 10% annual cap on salary increases and bonuses for most state employees in executive branch agencies, requiring cabinet secretary approval for any increase exceeding this limit. It mandates that agencies set performance metrics for bonus eligibility and document salary adjustments above 10% due to role changes or performance reviews. The bill excludes executive directors, positions requiring advanced degrees or state licenses (like doctors and engineers), and employees of higher education systems or school districts from these limits. These provisions take effect July 1, 2026, with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services overseeing implementation.
HB 3045 prohibits entities from charging fees for responding to or investigating motor vehicle accidents by law enforcement, fire departments, or municipalities. It specifically defines "accident response fee" as a charge for these services, excluding fees already authorized by law. The bill affects private companies or local entities that might impose such fees during accident response. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not impact existing legally permitted fees.
This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1046) would add a 100% property tax exemption for primary residences in Oklahoma damaged or destroyed by qualifying weather events (like tornadoes, hail, or high winds). It directly affects homeowners whose primary residence becomes uninhabitable due to such events, exempting the full assessed value of the property from ad valorem taxes during the tax year of damage (or the following year if damage occurs after June). The exemption applies only to properties deemed "uninhabitable" and unable to be safely occupied for residential use. This amendment requires voter approval through a legislative referendum before taking effect.
HB 3129 prohibits Oklahoma public colleges and universities from charging security fees to students or student organizations based on the content of their speech, a guest speaker's content, or anticipated reactions to that speech. It designates outdoor campus areas as public forums where students can peacefully assemble, protest, distribute literature, or express views without "free speech zones," while allowing reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The bill requires institutions to publicly post annual compliance reports detailing free expression policies and any disruptions to speech on their websites. These changes directly affect all students, student organizations, and campus administrators at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions.
HB 3115 modifies qualifications for Oklahoma's Director of Corrections. It removes the requirement that the Director must be certified as a peace officer by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, and changes the removal process by allowing the Governor to remove the Director "without cause" at any time (instead of requiring a two-thirds vote of the Legislature). This bill directly affects the position of Corrections Director and the appointment/removal procedures for that role. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
