HB 1684 defines "military surplus vehicles" as motor vehicles (with three axles or fewer, under 35 years old, originally made for U.S. or NATO forces, and meeting safety/equipment standards) that were previously unregulated. It requires all such vehicles to be registered as standard motor vehicles starting November 1, 2025, and prohibits using them for commercial passenger transport. Vehicles older than 35 years that couldn’t be registered under the new definition are exempt from fines for operating without registration. This law directly affects owners of military surplus vehicles previously used on Oklahoma roads without registration.
HB 2803 amends Oklahoma's rules for terminating beer distributor agreements, affecting brewers and beer distributors. It requires brewers to provide 60 days for distributors to fix issues (like noncompliance) before termination and list specific immediate termination reasons (e.g., non-payment, felony convictions, or license revocation). After termination, distributors get 120 days to sell brand rights, and new distributors must pay fair market value for lost rights and buy remaining inventory at actual cost. The law applies to all beer distributors in Oklahoma and became effective without the governor's signature on May 25, 2025.
HB 1810 modifies Oklahoma's Medicaid prior authorization rules to reduce administrative barriers for healthcare providers. It removes certain prior authorization requirements for "essential community providers" (including Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural clinics, mental health centers, and hospitals serving vulnerable populations) and clarifies timelines for emergency service authorizations. The bill also updates definitions and procedures for Medicaid claims denials and appeals. These changes directly affect Medicaid providers and patients by streamlining access to covered services like hospital care and mental health treatment. The law became effective without the Governor's signature on May 25, 2025.
HB 2083 adds an exemption to Oklahoma's dual office-holding law, allowing campus police officers to simultaneously serve on local government boards (like school boards or city councils) without violating the rule. It directly affects campus police officers employed by municipal, county, or state entities under the Oklahoma Campus Security Act. The key provision requires mutual approval through resolutions or written agreements between the institution of higher education, the municipality or county, and the campus police office. This change becomes effective upon the bill's enactment, removing a previous barrier for these officers to participate in local governance.
HB 1789 modifies Oklahoma's motor vehicle dealer sales rules to allow off-premises sales under specific conditions. It permits dealers to sell recreational vehicles outside their designated sales area at two types of events: (1) sanctioned RV shows requiring 67% dealer participation within 60 miles and $200 event permits, or (2) private shows within the dealer's zone with $15 per vehicle permits, location restrictions, and manufacturer approval. The bill also clarifies that dealers may display vehicles for promotion at off-premises events without sales activity, but sales staff cannot attend. This law, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects Oklahoma recreational vehicle dealers participating in these events.
HB 1863 amends Oklahoma's Children's Code to require each county (or group of contiguous counties) to establish multidisciplinary child abuse teams led by district attorneys. These teams - comprising police, medical staff, mental health professionals, and child welfare workers - must develop joint investigation protocols to reduce trauma for child victims, eliminate duplicate efforts, and use a secure database for case reviews. The Commission on Children and Youth gains authority to create rules, conduct annual reviews of teams, and remove ineffective teams, while also increasing fines for unauthorized disclosure of child abuse records from $500 to $5,000. The law, enacted without gubernatorial signature on May 25, 2025, directly affects county child welfare systems, law enforcement, and the Commission on Children and Youth.
HB 2110 creates a 20% rebate program for film production companies that shoot live-audience sitcoms in Oklahoma, targeting a niche in the industry to compete with Canada. It directly affects production companies filming "live audience episodic television" (series filmed before a minimum of 50 people), providing rebates on qualified local spending like crew wages, equipment rentals, and production costs. Key provisions include a 25% cap on "above-the-line" personnel costs (e.g., directors, writers), requirements for safety training for apprentices, and minimum facility size standards for soundstages. The rebate applies to expenditures made after July 1, 2025, and aims to attract production by lowering costs for this specific type of television.
HB 2013 ("Dylan's Law") requires health insurers to provide equal coverage for epilepsy-related treatments as for other conditions, prohibits denying or terminating coverage solely due to an epilepsy diagnosis, and mandates coverage for prescribed neurostimulation devices. It also allows Oklahoma driver license holders diagnosed with epilepsy to voluntarily display a unique symbol on their license or in law enforcement systems to alert emergency responders. The bill updates insurance regulations under the Affordable Care Act and modifies driver license procedures, effective June 1, 2026. These changes directly affect epilepsy patients, insurers, and emergency personnel, aiming to improve access to care and emergency response.
HB 2108 replaces the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board and the Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Council with a new Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board. The new board will have seven members: the State Insurance Commissioner (ex-officio), four appointed by the Governor, one by the House Speaker, and one by the Senate President Pro Tempore, all requiring specific professional experience in insurance, law, or accounting. It will manage state employee health insurance benefits, including selecting providers, handling TRICARE supplements for eligible employees, and administering the flexible benefits plan. The bill also updates administrative procedures for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services regarding benefit eligibility and provider contracts.
HB 2807 creates a new "medical marijuana transporter license" category for Oklahoma businesses, allowing licensed medical marijuana growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and testing labs to transport products. It requires transporters to use a state tracking system for all shipments, maintain secure GPS-equipped vehicles with labeled containers, and obtain annual permits for warehouses (with no limit on permits). The law directly affects businesses handling medical marijuana products, mandating specific security measures and documentation for transportation and storage. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority administers these requirements, including issuing transporter agent licenses for employees.
HB 2302 assigns specific parking spaces at the Oklahoma State Capitol for top state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, Attorney General, and other designated leaders. It designates exact zones for these officials' vehicles in the Capitol parking areas, such as the semicircular drive west of the building and specific sections east and west of Lincoln Boulevard. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on physical parking assignments without changing policy or creating new requirements.
HB 2286 creates a new "assistant funeral director" license in Oklahoma, directly affecting funeral directors and their employees. The bill requires applicants to have at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, pass an exam, pay fees, and demonstrate good moral character (without automatic disqualification for felony convictions). It mandates that each licensed funeral director may have only one assistant, who must work under their direct supervision and complete continuing education. The license expires December 31 annually and requires renewal with fees. The bill became law on May 27, 2025, with full implementation effective November 1, 2025.
