Oklahoma Bills

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3419: Crimes and punishments; corrupt use of nonpublic information; political subdivision; government employment; effective date.

HB 3419 prohibits state and local government employees, officials, and contractors from using nonpublic government information for personal financial benefit. It bans actions like trading on such information, disclosing it improperly, or using it to gain advantages for family members or businesses they're connected to. Violators face up to $10,000 fines, five years in prison, and permanent disqualification from public office or state contracts. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3530: Alcoholic beverages; books and records of licensees; timeframe; effective date.

HB 3530 requires alcohol licensees (like bars, restaurants, and stores) in Oklahoma to maintain detailed records of alcoholic beverage transactions for three years. These records must include specific itemizations and be available for inspection by the ABLE Commission or Oklahoma Tax Commission within 10 business days of a request. The bill amends existing law to standardize these recordkeeping requirements and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It directly affects all businesses holding alcohol licenses under Oklahoma's current beverage control system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3420: State government; Central Purchasing Act; powers and duties of Director; limitation on entering contract; definition of person and agency; effective date.

HB 3420 requires Oklahoma state agencies to justify why they bypass competitive bidding for certain contracts, limiting such justifications to a maximum of 12 months. It modifies exemptions for professional services, clarifying when agencies can skip bidding without full competitive processes. The bill affects state agencies purchasing goods or services and vendors seeking state contracts by tightening procurement rules under the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. These changes aim to increase transparency and ensure fair competition in state spending.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3415: State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.

HB 3415 requires state vendors to report subcontracting details - including tasks completed and the percentage of work subcontracted - to both the purchasing agency and the Central Purchasing Division within 10 days of subcontractor work completion. It mandates that all active vendor contracts be published in a public database maintained by the Central Purchasing Division, including vendor names, total costs, purchase order numbers, and deliverables descriptions. State agencies must submit detailed documentation (such as statements of work, capped hourly rates, and performance guarantees) to the Central Purchasing Division when entering new contracts. Additionally, agencies must conduct post-assessment reviews of contracted services within 30 days of milestones or contract end dates and report incomplete contracts in annual budget submissions with estimated completion timelines. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3882: Department of Transportation; creating the Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund; establishing at Department of Transportation; characteristics; requirements and limitations; effective date; emergency.

HB 3882 creates a new "Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The fund will use existing DOT-received monies to provide recurring grants through ODOT's Lake Access and Industrial Access programs, with no annual budget restrictions. It allows ODOT to reuse funds for these specific projects without needing annual legislative appropriations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to expedite implementation. This directly affects ODOT's grant programs and the communities/businesses receiving infrastructure support for lake access or industrial site development.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 4073: Statewide Recovery Fund; transfers from funds; emergency.

HB 4073 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Buildings and Lands Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill serves only to formally identify and establish the implementation timeline for future public buildings and lands legislation. This is a standard naming and effective date provision with no substantive policy changes.

passed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3885: Schools; subjecting certain students in grades three through five to school suspensions; effective date; emergency.

HB 3885 amends Oklahoma school suspension rules to require specific penalties for students in grades 3-5 who assault school staff or volunteers. First offenses result in a three-day in-school suspension, second offenses trigger a seven-day out-of-school suspension, and third offenses lead to expulsion. School superintendents may adjust these terms case-by-case, but the law applies only to incidents involving physical harm to staff (not other misconduct). The bill does not change suspension rules for students in grades 6-12, who face semester-long suspensions for similar offenses.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3919: Counties and county officers; Board of Directors; free fair association; county commissioners; five-member board; effective date.

HB 3919 allows Oklahoma counties to choose between a nine-member or five-member board for their county free fair associations. If a county commissioners' board votes to adopt a five-member board, it would elect one member from each county commissioner's district and two members at large (elected by all qualified voters countywide). The bill specifies election procedures, including a five-day filing period starting in January, public notice requirements, and rules for handling ties or vacancies. This change would take effect on November 1, 2026, and applies to counties operating free fair associations.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3062: Firearms; extending authority to carry firearms to retired municipal judges; effective date.

HB 3062 expands Oklahoma's existing law to allow retired municipal judges to carry concealed firearms for personal protection statewide. It requires these retired judges to complete a specific handgun qualification course for court officials and obtain an identification card from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. The bill explicitly adds "retired municipal judge" to the list of eligible individuals (alongside active judges and retired district court judges) who can carry firearms under these conditions. The identification card must be returned if eligibility ends, and the law takes effect November 1, 2026.

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3849: Oklahoma Juvenile Code; Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program; purpose; mentoring services; applicant requirements; grants; effective date.

HB 3849 establishes the Oklahoma Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program under the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. It provides one-on-one mentoring services to two specific groups: children in juvenile custody outside the home, and children identified as at risk of entering the juvenile justice system, who have parents in prison. The bill requires the Commission to issue competitive grants every three years to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations meeting strict criteria, including serving ages 6-18, having statewide presence, 3+ years working with this population, and adhering to safety protocols. Grants are capped at $1,500 per mentor-mentee match, with awards to be made by November 1, 2024, for services starting in 2026. The program is effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3622: 2030 Census; creating the U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund; establishing fund at Commerce; deeming funds appropriated; requirements and limitations; effective date.

HB 3622 appropriates $500,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for preparing for the 2030 Decennial Census. The funds are specifically designated for technology improvements to support census operations. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for census coordination, ensuring Oklahoma is prepared for the nationwide count. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to expedite funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

signed · Oklahoma · House May 4, 2026

HB 3705: Schools; Parental Choice Tax Credit Program; increasing the amount of credits authorized.

HB 3705 increases Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, allowing taxpayers to claim credits for education expenses of eligible students. The bill raises the maximum annual credit for private school tuition to $7,500 (or actual tuition, whichever is lower) for families earning under $75,000, with tiered reductions up to $5,000 for households earning over $250,000. It also creates special credit tiers for students experiencing homelessness ($7,500) and those at financially disadvantaged private schools (maximum credit based on average school costs). Qualified expenses include tuition, tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees, but exclude scholarship-funded amounts. This directly affects Oklahoma families choosing private education or approved alternative learning programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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