HB 3266 amends Oklahoma law to expand the definition of Class D2 felony offenses, adding 22 specific violations including reckless driving that causes a collision (Section 11-901, item 10). It also includes multiple abortion-related offenses such as performing abortions after the first trimester, violating pain-awareness laws, and conducting abortions on minors without consent (items 11-19). The bill specifies penalties: Class D2 felons face up to 2 years in prison (with 20% mandatory service), increasing to 5-10 years for repeat offenders. It exempts certain offenses (like abortion violations) from these penalties, instead applying existing statutes. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific offenses under Oklahoma Statutes.
HB 3344 sets new requirements for individuals seeking to become foster parents in Oklahoma, directly affecting prospective foster parents. It mandates applicants be at least 21, meet specific income thresholds (101% of federal poverty level), provide health verification, obtain community recommendation letters, maintain safe homes, and demonstrate key competencies like supporting child-parent relationships and avoiding smoking around children. The bill also imposes felony penalties - including fines up to $5,000 or up to 5 years in prison - for intentionally providing false information on applications or aiding such fraud. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.
This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments to change how Oklahoma's State Superintendent of Public Instruction is selected and removed. Starting November 1, 2034, the position would be appointed through a process requiring the House to provide six nominees, the Governor to select one, and the Senate to confirm with a two-thirds vote. If the Senate fails to confirm, the Governor selects a new nominee from the original list. The Superintendent could also be removed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers or by the Governor with a two-thirds vote in one chamber. The proposal must be approved by voters before taking effect.
HB 3538 is a procedural bill that names future legislation as the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not change existing licensing rules or affect any professions directly, as it only establishes a title for future related bills. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure, not a substantive policy change.
HB 3505 establishes the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets its effective date for November 1, 2026, and does not describe specific procedural changes to civil court processes. This procedural bill directly affects Oklahoma's civil court system by formally naming the legislation and establishing its implementation timeline. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are detailed in the provided text.
HB 3495 makes it illegal for anyone to act as a "straw person" to purchase property in Oklahoma on behalf of a foreign national. It defines a "straw person" as someone who buys property for a foreigner to conceal their identity or bypass restrictions. Violators face felony charges punishable by up to two years in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3545 restricts how Oklahoma state agencies can use artificial intelligence, directly affecting all state departments, commissions, and offices. It prohibits AI from manipulating behavior, enabling discriminatory classification, conducting general public surveillance via facial recognition (except for locating missing persons), or creating malicious deepfakes. The bill requires human review and approval for high-risk AI decisions (like benefits or legal rights), mandates disclosure when AI generates content, and requires agencies to inform users they're interacting with AI. Agencies must remove prohibited systems by September 2027, report compliance to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), and submit annual reports detailing AI use starting December 2026.
HB 3552 allows licensed childcare providers serving children in Oklahoma's state childcare subsidy program to charge parents the difference between the state's subsidy rate and their standard private tuition for the same age group and schedule. The bill prohibits the Department of Human Services from penalizing providers for charging this difference or taking adverse actions like disqualification or enrollment restrictions based solely on this practice. Providers must apply any such difference uniformly to all similarly situated families. The Department must update its rules and agreements to implement these changes, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3519 removes a requirement for medical marijuana licensees to post a bond, simplifying licensing for businesses. The bill amends Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing fee structure (63 O.S. § 427.14) by deleting the bond posting obligation that previously applied to certain licensees. This change directly affects medical marijuana businesses seeking or renewing licenses for cultivation, processing, dispensing, or transportation, streamlining their initial application process without altering fee amounts based on facility size or output. The bill codifies these modifications to the licensing framework while repealing the outdated bond requirement.
HB 3448 requires group homes caring for children to maintain $1 million in general liability insurance covering damage to property outside the home. This applies directly to all group homes operating under Oklahoma's Department of Human Services, mandating they verify coverage annually through a standard form signed by a licensed insurance agent. The bill also requires group homes to keep the insurance policy active at all times and specifies that successful plaintiffs in related civil cases can recover attorney fees. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3430 establishes a court cost compliance program in Oklahoma to collect fines, fees, and costs from misdemeanor cases. It allows defendants to pay in full instead of appearing in court (counting as a guilty plea), adds a 30% administrative fee to all outstanding costs, and creates a system where county sheriffs can contract with third-party liaisons to handle collections. This directly affects people with unpaid misdemeanor warrants, requiring them to pay or set up payment plans to clear their warrants. The bill also sets rules for payment methods, handles returned payments, and requires courts to notify defendants of cost hearings.
HB 3453 changes Oklahoma's eminent domain process by requiring courts to independently review whether a government taking qualifies as a "public use" and is "necessary," without deferring to the government's prior conclusions. It shifts the burden of proof entirely to the condemning authority (like cities or utilities), requiring them to prove necessity for each property parcel separately and show all feasible alternatives were considered. The bill mandates that property owners receive 60 days' notice of all project studies, environmental reviews, and financial analyses before a hearing. If the government fails to meet this burden, property owners may recover their legal fees. This bill affects all property owners facing eminent domain and the agencies seeking to use it, effective November 1, 2026.
