HB 3546 prohibits recognizing artificial intelligence systems, environmental elements (like rivers or forests), nonhuman animals, or inanimate objects as having "personhood" under Oklahoma law. This means these entities cannot be granted legal rights or status equivalent to a person. The bill explicitly preserves the existing legal personhood of corporations, municipalities, and other recognized organizations formed before November 1, 2026. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.
This bill names the upcoming insurance law as the "Insurance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new insurance regulations or affect policyholders, insurers, or the public. The bill serves purely as an administrative step to formally designate the future law and its implementation timeline. This is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.
This bill amends Oklahoma law by changing a numerical threshold in a criminal provision from "two (2)" to "five (5)" in Section 1, Line 22. The specific crime or penalty affected isn't described in the provided text, only the numerical adjustment. The amendment was proposed by Representative Tim Turner and adopted by the committee. As a procedural change to an existing legal code, the bill does not introduce new policy but modifies a specific numerical element of a criminal statute. More context about the original law or the affected crime would be needed for a complete summary.
HB 4105 amends Oklahoma's Security Guard and Private Investigator Act by clarifying key definitions, such as "private investigator" (excluding government employees and in-house staff) and "security guard" (excluding event staff like ushers and certain government personnel). The bill directly affects security agencies, private investigators, and their employers by specifying who must hold a license under existing law and who is exempt. It also introduces a "special event license" for temporary security roles at one-time events like festivals. The changes take effect November 1, 2026, and aim to reduce ambiguity in licensing requirements without creating new obligations.
HB 4170 amends Oklahoma law to increase penalties for stealing crude oil, gasoline, or oil/gas drilling equipment. It sets misdemeanor penalties for theft under $1,000 (up to 60 days jail or $500 fine) and Class C2 felony penalties for $1,000+ value (fines up to $50,000 or 1-10 years in prison). The bill also adds felony charges if theft causes environmental damage requiring over $2,500 in cleanup costs. It directly affects individuals stealing oil/gas infrastructure, with penalties including fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of tools used in the crime. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4358 limits screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day, including all classroom activities using devices like tablets, computers, or smart devices. The law exempts students requiring special education accommodations under IEPs or 504 plans, as well as necessary assistive technology. It applies to all public schools in Oklahoma starting the 2026-2027 school year. The bill defines "screen time" broadly to cover both teacher-directed and student-selected digital activities during school hours.
HJR 1076 is a procedural resolution creating the "State and Federal Governance Resolution of 2026." It requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file one copy with the Oklahoma Secretary of State and one copy with the Attorney General immediately after the resolution passes. This bill does not create new laws or policies; it solely establishes the administrative process for filing this specific resolution. As a procedural measure, it has no direct impact on citizens or policy outcomes.
HB 4476 establishes the Community Music Infrastructure and Events Development Program within Oklahoma's Film + Music Office to fund music-related projects. It creates two funding tracks: Track A supports permanent infrastructure like venue upgrades, sound systems, and ADA compliance (minimum $50,000 projects, $25,000 for rural areas), while Track B funds community festivals including artist fees and production costs (same minimums). Eligible applicants include municipalities, nonprofits, tribal nations, and Main Street programs. The program aims to expand year-round music facilities, boost local tourism, and develop workforce skills in event management and technical fields. Funds come from a dedicated revolving fund, with awards covering specific eligible costs like structural improvements or temporary festival infrastructure.
HB 4139, the Oklahoma Home Warranty Transparency Act, requires home warranty companies to clearly post all fees and detailed pricing (including labor and parts costs) in their physical offices and on their websites. It mandates that repair personnel must be bonded, insured, licensed, or provide proof of required training, and companies must provide license or certification details to customers within 24 hours of a request. Additionally, companies must arrange for a claim assessment within 48 hours of a customer submitting a warranty claim. The bill directly affects home warranty providers and their customers by increasing transparency and service timelines. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
HB 4106 amends Oklahoma law to increase the threshold for grand larceny from $500 to $900. This means thefts valued at $900 or more will be classified as grand larceny (a felony), while thefts under $900 will be treated as lesser offenses (like petit larceny). The bill directly affects individuals committing thefts and law enforcement/courts that categorize these crimes. The key change is a straightforward adjustment to the monetary value defining the severity of the offense, with no other policy shifts.
HB 3835 allows courts in Oklahoma to seal (expunge) criminal records for individuals convicted of offenses committed as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. It specifically targets prostitution-related or other crimes tied to trafficking, requiring courts to consider trafficking victim status using Oklahoma's definition or federal standards. Key provisions include waiving court fees, closing hearings to the public, applying a "preponderance of evidence" standard (not beyond reasonable doubt), and permitting petitions at any time regardless of when the offense occurred. This bill directly affects trafficking victims with criminal records who were coerced into unlawful acts by traffickers.
HB 2978 requires Oklahoma school libraries to select materials based on "community standards" for the population they serve, while explicitly excluding depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct (as defined in Oklahoma law). The bill affects all public school library media programs by changing how they acquire print, digital, and multimedia resources. Key provisions mandate that library collections reflect local community norms for age-appropriate materials, with no inclusion of content meeting the legal definition of sexually explicit conduct. The policy takes effect on November 1, 2026.
