HB 2289, now law in Oklahoma, creates the "Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025" to protect specific personal details of elected officials and judges. It defines "at-risk individuals" as current/federal/state elected officials, judges (active or retired), and municipal/county officials, along with their immediate family. State agencies must mark and remove covered information - including home addresses, phone numbers, email, Social Security numbers, and children's school details - from public records within 72 hours of a request. The law also requires annual reports on security spending and data breaches, with strict rules for sharing such information (only via signed releases, court orders, or confidentiality agreements).
HB 1628 establishes a registration and endorsement system for roofing contractors in Oklahoma, requiring both commercial and residential roofers to obtain endorsements from the Construction Industries Board. The Board will set exam and training requirements, enforce quality standards, and handle applications, renewals, and denials for these endorsements. For violations, the Board can issue fines (starting at $500 for a first residential violation) or revoke endorsements after repeated offenses, with specific penalty tiers for residential work. This law directly affects roofing contractors seeking to operate in Oklahoma and expands the Board's regulatory authority over the industry.
SB 921 amends Oklahoma's Impaired Driver Accountability Program (IDAP) by transferring program administration from the Department of Public Safety to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence. It requires a $150 administrative fee for participants ($100 to the General Revenue Fund, $25 to the DPS fund, $25 to the Board fund) and establishes specific rules for ignition interlock device use, medical exemptions, and affordability accommodations. Drivers with impaired driving revocations must complete the program, provide a completion certificate, and pay fees to regain driving privileges. The bill affects individuals whose licenses were revoked under specific impaired driving laws, directly changing how they requalify for driving privileges.
SJR 18 is a joint resolution that restores three specific state agency rules to their previous versions by disapproving proposed changes. It directly affects the Office of Management Enterprise Services, reversing proposed amendments to rules about procurement procedures (260:115-3-11), employee evaluations (260:115-7-32), and contract requirements (260:95-3-6). The bill does not create new policy but reinstates existing rule language that was altered in proposed updates. This resolution became law without the Governor's signature on May 28, 2025.
HJR 1035 is a procedural resolution that approves most proposed permanent rules from Oklahoma health-related agencies while disapproving specific rule changes. It directly affects agencies like the Oklahoma Funeral Board (disapproving changes to funeral regulations), Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners (disapproving changes to licensure rules), and Oklahoma Health Care Authority (disapproving changes to healthcare provider rules). The bill explicitly approves all other proposed rules filed by agencies including the State Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and mental health services departments, except for the listed specific rule sections. This resolution does not create new policy but formalizes approval or disapproval of existing proposed rules.
SB 626, the Security Breach Notification Act, requires businesses to notify Oklahomans when a security breach exposes certain personal data used to verify an individual's identity (like login credentials or ID numbers). This law directly affects companies handling consumer data in Oklahoma, mandating timely disclosure after a breach involving authentication data. The key provision narrows the required notification to breaches of information specifically used for authenticating a person’s identity, rather than broader personal data. It became law on May 28, 2025, without a governor's signature.
SB 999 amends Oklahoma's Unclaimed Property Act to clarify definitions and update procedures for handling unclaimed funds. It sets a 5-year abandonment period for safe deposit box contents (Section 657.3), requires the State Treasurer to provide copies of wills or trusts upon request, and establishes the "Unclaimed Property Fund" as a dedicated trust fund (Section 668). The bill directly affects businesses holding unclaimed property (holders), individuals claiming funds (claimants), and the State Treasurer's office. Key changes include defining "mineral proceeds" more specifically and requiring electronic recordkeeping for claim submissions. The bill became law on May 28, 2025, without gubernatorial action.
SJR 22 is a procedural resolution approving certain permanent rules proposed by Oklahoma state agencies. It became law on May 28, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature after passing both legislative chambers. The resolution does not create new policy but formalizes existing agency rule proposals. It directly affects state agencies whose rules were approved through this process.
SB 688 provides a 5-year property tax exemption for qualifying new or expanded manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma. It directly affects manufacturers meeting specific criteria, including a minimum $500,000 investment in new equipment (adjusted annually for inflation) and paying wages meeting Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program standards for new jobs. The bill clarifies that facilities do not need to be unoccupied for 12 months to maintain the exemption after the first year. Manufacturers must annually verify eligibility by filing an affidavit with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. This exemption applies only to new construction, expansion, or acquisition of qualifying facilities, not to existing operations.
SB 747 updates Oklahoma law governing sheriff's sales of property (including goods, chattels, and real estate) by requiring sheriff auctions to offer a physical, non-electronic bidding option alongside online sales. It prohibits sheriffs or auction platforms from charging buyers an extra "buyer's premium" fee and mandates clear notice requirements for both online and in-person auctions. The bill also establishes rules for collecting payments via electronic methods (like wire transfers) and remitting funds to the court clerk, while banning officials from purchasing property they auction. These changes directly affect bidders at sheriff's sales and sheriffs conducting property auctions statewide.
SB 663 transfers management of the existing Workforce Coordination Revolving Fund from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to the Oklahoma Workforce Commission (OWCC). This bill directly affects the OWCC, granting it authority to administer the fund for workforce development initiatives. The key provision amends Oklahoma law to establish the fund as a continuing account (not limited by fiscal year) and obligates all existing fund balances as of July 1, 2024, for workforce programs. The change simplifies oversight by centralizing fund management under the OWCC, streamlining how state funds support job training and employment services. The bill became law on May 28, 2025, without gubernatorial action.
SB 1067 establishes a new database for ambulance service providers in Oklahoma and modifies how ambulance services are reimbursed by health insurers. It directly affects ambulance companies (who deliver emergency and non-emergency transport) and health insurance companies (who pay for these services). The key mechanism requires ambulance providers to report service details into the database, while new reimbursement rates and criteria ensure payments align with specific service types and costs. This law, enacted on May 28, 2025, aims to improve payment accuracy and transparency for ambulance services.
