Oklahoma Bills

passed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HR 1025: Kate Barnard Day; May 23.

HR 1025 is a commemorative resolution designating May 23 as "Kate Barnard Day" in Oklahoma. It honors Kate Barnard, Oklahoma's first woman elected to statewide office (Commissioner of Charities, 1907), recognizing her advocacy for justice, equity, and foundational work in social services, corrections, and Native American land restitution. The resolution directs copies to be distributed to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women, and Saint Joseph Old Cathedral. This procedural measure does not create new laws or affect specific groups but formally commemorates Barnard's legacy for all Oklahomans.

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 893: Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date.

SB 893, the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025, prohibits foreign governments and companies from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (designated as "foreign adversaries") from owning or acquiring agricultural land or property near military bases in Oklahoma. It requires owners of such property near military installations to sell or divest within a specified timeframe and mandates registration for foreign entities seeking to operate critical infrastructure. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" broadly to include energy, water, telecommunications, transportation systems, and cybersecurity assets, and prohibits foreign adversaries from entering agreements involving these systems. It also creates penalties for noncompliance and grants the Attorney General authority to enforce these provisions.

passed both · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2011: Tax credits; Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act; income tax credit for certain unreimbursed medical costs incurred by firefighters; limitation; effective date.

HB 2011, the "Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act," establishes a program requiring cancer centers in Oklahoma to cover occupational cancer screenings for firefighters. It amends state law to include municipal and county fire departments in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Plans, allowing firefighters to access health insurance benefits comparable to state employees. Firefighters with eight years of service may continue health insurance coverage after retirement or termination under specific conditions. This bill directly affects firefighters and fire departments by expanding access to cancer screenings and health insurance benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 1664: Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; exempting certain activities for county commissioners from Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; authorizing Statewide Independent Living Council to conduct executive sessions by videoconference; emergency.

HB 1664 amends Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act to exempt county commissioners from public meeting requirements during certain activities, including conferences, trainings, and legislative meetings, as long as no official business is discussed. It also allows the Statewide Independent Living Council to hold executive sessions via videoconference, requiring all members to be audible/visible, advance notice of remote attendance, and public access to meeting materials. The bill specifies that county commissioners may discuss budget matters in budget board counties without a quorum present, provided no official action is taken. These changes apply directly to county commissioners and the Statewide Independent Living Council, with video meetings requiring roll-call voting and transparency. The law took effect immediately upon passage on May 25, 2025.

passed both · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 1257: Roofing Contractor Registration Act; registration requirements; complaints; forwarding complaints to the Insurance Department and Office of the Attorney General; refer to district attorney; effective date.

HB 1257 prohibits roofing contractors from promising to pay insurance deductibles or compensating insureds to attract business for repairs covered by property/casualty insurance. It requires contractors to provide written notices about this rule with their initial estimates, and insurers may refuse to consider estimates from violating contractors. Anyone can file a verified complaint with the registrar, which must then be forwarded to the Insurance Department and Attorney General for investigation. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

passed both · Oklahoma · House May 22, 2025

HB 1683: Vision insurance; noncovered services or materials; prohibitions; effective date; emergency.

HB 1683 requires most health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover contraceptive drugs (like pills, patches, or rings) without prior authorization. Specifically, plans must cover a three-month supply when a member first gets the drug, and a six-month supply for each subsequent refill - limiting members to one six-month supply per six-month period. The law excludes coverage for drugs intended to terminate existing pregnancies and allows smaller prescriptions if medically necessary. It applies to all plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after November 1, 2025, and does not affect vision insurance coverage (the title appears to contain an error).

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SCR 10: Concurrent resolution; recognizing the important transportation role of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail service, recognizing the critical need for ongoing financial partnership with the State of Texas; and urging the Texas Legislature to take budget action to allow rail service to continue.

This Oklahoma concurrent resolution (SCR 10) urges the Texas Legislature to continue funding its share of the Heartland Flyer rail service, which connects Fort Worth, Texas, and Oklahoma City. It recognizes the 25-year joint Oklahoma-Texas partnership that operates this passenger rail service, noting its importance for transportation options and economic development in the region. The resolution specifically asks Texas to allocate budget resources to maintain the service, which Oklahoma states is essential to avoid disruption and support future expansion plans. The measure does not create new law but formally requests Texas action to preserve an existing transportation link.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 697: Medical marijuana licenses; establishing certain requirements for license issuance; allowing certain actions by certain licensees; requiring certain information to be documented in certain inventory manifest prior to certain action. Effective date.

SB 697 establishes a new "medical marijuana transporter license" in Oklahoma, allowing specific entities - like licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and logistics companies - to legally transport medical marijuana products. It requires transporters to use a digital tracking system for all shipments, store products in secure facilities, and follow strict vehicle safety rules (including GPS tracking, locked containers, and driver-inaccessible storage). The bill also creates a separate "transporter agent" license for employees, requiring background checks and a $25 annual fee. These changes directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will enforce the new rules. The bill aims to standardize and regulate transportation logistics within the state’s medical marijuana system.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 997: State procurement; creating the Procurement Protection Act of 2025. Emergency.

SB 997, the Procurement Protection Act of 2025, would restrict Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from purchasing goods or services from companies tied to countries designated as hostile or "Countries of Particular Concern" by the U.S. Secretary of State. The bill defines "foreign adversary company" as entities domiciled, incorporated, headquartered, or majority-owned by governments of such designated countries. Key provisions include specific criteria for identifying these companies and an exemption for parent companies that don't derive more than 50% of their global revenue from a foreign adversary. This bill would directly affect state procurement decisions and the companies that supply goods and services to the state government.

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 1128: Education; specifying apportionment of certain appropriated funds. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1128 appropriates $100,000 from unallocated state funds to the Oklahoma State Board of Education for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the State Board of Education by providing funding for duties required by law. The bill declares an emergency to make it effective immediately upon approval, though it specifies funds come from "monies not otherwise appropriated." The bill failed to pass on May 22, 2025, with 42 votes in favor and 48 against.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed both · Oklahoma · House May 22, 2025

HB 1600: Health care; Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025; rights of patient; responsibilities of patients; rights of minors; responsibilities of parents; effective date.

HB 1600, the "Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025," establishes 19 specific rights for patients receiving care in Oklahoma hospitals and clinics. It guarantees rights like respectful treatment, clear communication about medical options, informed consent, access to medical records, and the ability to refuse treatment (with consequences explained), while also outlining patient responsibilities such as providing accurate health information. The law directly affects all patients in Oklahoma healthcare settings, including minors (with parental responsibilities specified) and Medicare beneficiaries (notifying them about potential non-coverage). It became effective May 22, 2025, after being signed into law without the Governor’s signature.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 1091: Dual office-holding; adding exemption for campus police officers serving in certain offices. Emergency.

SB 1091 amends Oklahoma's dual office-holding law to allow campus police officers to serve on the governing board of a town or municipality outside the one where they work as campus police. This exemption applies specifically to officers employed under the Oklahoma Campus Security Act, including those working for municipal or county law enforcement departments. The law requires that terms of this dual service be mutually approved by the local government's governing body and the institution of higher education's board. It directly affects campus police officers who are elected to local government roles in jurisdictions different from their campus employment.

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