Oklahoma Bills

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3983: Cigarettes; cigarette excise taxes; stamps; effective date.

HB 3983 clarifies definitions related to Oklahoma's cigarette tax system, primarily updating terms in existing law (68 O.S. 2021) rather than changing tax rates. It defines key terms like "cigarette" (including tobacco substitutes), "wholesaler" (expanding to include direct purchasers from manufacturers), and "delivery sale" (covering online/phone orders for consumers). The bill directly affects cigarette manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and the Oklahoma Tax Commission by standardizing how transactions are classified for tax purposes. It does not alter tax amounts but ensures consistent application of existing excise tax rules to new sales methods like online orders.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3794: Professions and occupations; grounds for licensure or certification denial; updating reference to the Insurance Department; effective date.

HB 3794 modifies Oklahoma's licensing rules for professions by restricting when criminal history can deny a license. It requires licensing boards to determine if an offense "substantially relates" to the job duties and "poses a reasonable threat" to public safety before denying an application, considering factors like offense seriousness, time elapsed, and rehabilitation evidence. The bill creates a pre-application process (Section F-G) where applicants can request a written determination on eligibility before applying, with boards required to respond within 60-90 days. It also prohibits denial based on sealed/expunged records, most convictions over five years old (with specific exceptions like sex offenses), or vague "good character" standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3711: Schools; School District Transparency Act; instructional expenditure disclosures on district website; bond proposals, and bond guarantee applications; effective date; emergency.

HB 3711 requires Oklahoma school districts with websites to publicly disclose detailed spending data on their websites, including all state, federal, and local funds used for instruction, administration, and other purposes. It specifically mandates that districts display the percentage of total spending allocated to "instructional expenditures" (defined as funds directly supporting teaching, per the National Center for Education Statistics) on their homepage. This applies to all school districts with websites, requiring them to post this information alongside full expenditure details like budgeted vs. actual costs and superintendent compensation. The bill aims to increase transparency for parents and the public about how school funds are spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4202: Workers compensation; reimbursement; magnetic resonance imaging; emergency.

HB 4202 modifies Oklahoma's workers' compensation medical reimbursement rules. It requires MRI services to be provided by Medicare-compliant or accredited facilities to qualify for reimbursement, and sets reimbursement rates for other services at 150% of Medicare rates for certain evaluations. The bill also caps travel reimbursement for medical appointments at 600 miles round trip and updates the fee schedule to use Medicare rates as a benchmark. These changes directly affect injured workers receiving medical care and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement for services under workers' compensation.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4457: Pharmacy benefits managers; terms; prohibiting pharmacy benefits managers from doing certain act; enforcement by Attorney General; effective date.

HB 4457 prohibits pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) from owning or controlling pharmacy licenses in Oklahoma. The State Board of Pharmacy must revoke licenses of violators after November 2026, though it may issue temporary licenses for rare, orphan, or limited-distribution drugs until September 2028. Pharmacies must notify patients of service changes by January 2027, and the Board must provide lists of compliant pharmacies. This law prevents conflicts of interest by restricting PBMs from owning pharmacies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4203: Building codes; requiring development of guidelines with respect to single exits; effective date.

HB 4203 would permit residential buildings with four or fewer stories (Group R-2, such as apartment buildings) to use a single exit instead of multiple exits, provided they meet specific safety standards. The Oklahoma Universal Building Code Commission must develop guidelines for this exception. It directly affects residential building owners and developers in Oklahoma by modifying exit requirements for certain new construction projects. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4311: Property; Unclaimed Property Act; service charges; effective date; emergency.

HB 4311 amends Oklahoma's Unclaimed Property Fund rules to clarify allowable deductions from funds before deposit. It permits the State Treasurer to deduct up to 6% of funds for administrative costs (including legal fees and technology), 15% for a Clearinghouse Fund, and 25% for attorney fees in enforcement actions. The bill requires detailed public records of unclaimed property claims after 12 months, including claimant names and property details. These changes directly affect the State Treasurer’s office, financial institutions holding unclaimed property, and individuals seeking abandoned assets. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2026

HJR 1077: Constitutional amendment; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; creating the For Oklahoma’s Future Trust Fund; purpose; providing fund principal; requiring the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund to invest monies in Fund; ballot title; ordering special election on certain date; filing.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the "Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund" for Oklahoma's tobacco settlement funds. It requires that at least 75% of new tobacco settlement payments (after 2001) be deposited into this trust fund, with specific percentages increasing over time. The trust fund's earnings must be used for cancer research, tobacco prevention programs, children's health initiatives, senior care programs, and education-related expenses, with unused funds remaining in the trust. The amendment creates two governing boards to manage investments and allocate funds, and it would require voter approval before taking effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 1936: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to false impersonation of peace officers; broadening scope of allowable seizure. Effective date.

SB 1936 reclassifies 49 existing offenses as Class D1 felonies in Oklahoma law, including a new felony for falsely impersonating a peace officer (under amended Section 264 of Title 21). It also broadens seizure authority in forfeiture proceedings (amending Section 1738) and updates related statutory references. The bill affects individuals committing these specific offenses, such as those impersonating law enforcement or violating banking regulations. It takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 1847: Medicaid home- and community-based services; modifying eligibility criteria for the ADvantage Waiver Program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1847 modifies Oklahoma's ADvantage Waiver Program, which provides Medicaid home- and community-based services. It creates an exception allowing individuals with cognitive impairments to qualify if they were already residing in an assisted living center contracted with the state when their impairment developed, and the center has a specific accommodation plan. This change directly affects adults with cognitive impairments who live in state-contracted assisted living facilities and developed their condition after moving in. The bill does not alter financial or age requirements but adjusts eligibility for this specific group. The exception applies to those meeting all three conditions outlined in the bill's new subsection B.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 1932: Oklahoma Motor Carrier Safety and Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; authorizing certain representation in administrative hearing. Effective date.

SB 1932 allows motor carriers organized as corporations, LLCs, LLPs, or partnerships to be represented by their own officers, members, managers, or partners - not attorneys - at Oklahoma Motor Carrier Safety and Hazardous Materials Transportation Act administrative hearings. This change directly affects businesses in the commercial transportation sector that choose not to hire legal counsel for these proceedings. The bill modifies the existing hearing process to provide this representation option, effective November 1, 2026.

failed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SJR 39: Constitutional amendment; ad valorem; reducing limitation on growth of fair cash value; modifying limitation on growth of fair cash value for homesteads of persons over sixty-five years of age.

Oklahoma's SJR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce limits on annual increases in property tax assessments. It would lower the maximum annual growth rate for most real property from 5% to 3% (for tax years 2027 onward) and further reduce limits for homestead properties (primary residences) and agricultural land from 3% to 1%. The amendment applies to locally assessed real property, excluding personal property and properties with recent transfers or improvements. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect for tax years beginning in 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

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