Oklahoma Bills

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3338: Professions and occupations; creating the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act; Construction Industries Board to implement; terms; fees; effective date.

HB 3338 names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies the act will not be included in Oklahoma's official legal code (noncodification). This is a purely procedural bill with no substantive changes to licensing rules, professional standards, or regulations for occupations. It affects no specific professions or individuals, as it only establishes the act's name and effective date.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3297: Wreckers and towing; creating the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Revolving Fund; creating the Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor; effective date.

HB 3297 requires highway remediation and cleanup companies operating in Oklahoma to maintain $3 million in liability insurance with pollution coverage, including completed operations coverage. It mandates these companies publish a clear, annual price list online for their top 50 frequently billed services, including standard charges and surcharges. The bill also establishes a lien system allowing companies to claim payment for nonconsensual roadside cleanup services, requiring written notice within 10 days and formal filing within 30 days to enforce the lien. Additionally, it amends towing fee rules to align with existing Corporation Commission rate structures for wrecker services.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3544: Technology; artificial intelligence; companions; minors; safety; civil penalties; effective date.

HB 3544 prohibits AI chatbots with human-like features (e.g., claiming sentience or seeking emotional bonds) from being available to minors under 18. It requires developers to implement age verification systems and offer alternative versions without such features for minors. Therapeutic chatbots providing mental health support are exempt if they include clear disclaimers, require professional oversight, provide clinical evidence of safety, and maintain transparency. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $7,500 per intentional violation, with minors or parents able to seek damages of $100-$750 per incident. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3546: Technology; personhood; artificial intelligence; effective date.

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.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3818: Insurance; taxable income and adjusted gross income; deduction for contributions to certain qualified accounts; tax exemption; deduction based on certain expenditures; effective date.

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.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3765: Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; noncitizens; forfeiture actions for seized property; codification; emergency.

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.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4105: Professions and occupations; Security Guard and Private Investigator Act; definition of security guard; effective date.

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.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4170: Crimes and punishments; taking of crude oil or gasoline; making certain acts unlawful; penalty; effective date.

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.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4358: Schools; limiting screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day; effective date; emergency.

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.

Topics ✗ Education ✗ Technology

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HJR 1076: Oklahoma Constitution; Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; eliminating the Board of Directors; Board of Investors; annual distribution of earnings; ballot title; filing.

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.

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4476: Economic development; findings; establishing program within the Oklahoma Film and Music Office; tracks; program funds; state contribution percentages; collaboration with the Department of Career and Technology Education; creating the Community Music Infrastructure and Events Development Revolving Fund; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4139: Home service contracts; Oklahoma Home Warranty Transparency Act; posting fees; requiring certification; claims; time frame; codification; effective date.

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.

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