SB 1501 requires medical marijuana commercial growers in Oklahoma to post a $50,000 bond (or higher based on reclamation needs) for each license, ensuring funds are available for property cleanup if violations occur. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority can recall these bonds if a property is abandoned, a license is revoked, or a violation necessitates remedial action, using the funds for restoration like removing equipment or addressing environmental hazards. The bill also mandates the Authority to notify local law enforcement when a business license expires and to maintain bond records for two years. This amendment updates existing bond requirements and takes effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1749 modifies Oklahoma law to require mobile food vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking to obtain annual permits and pass inspections from the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration (not local agencies). It mandates Class K fire extinguishers for grease-related cooking and shifts jurisdiction for fire safety inspections to the State Fire Marshal, who must conduct annual checks with specific geographic coverage. The bill affects mobile food vendors operating LPG-equipped vehicles, updating permit requirements and inspection protocols while clarifying that counties with over 400,000 residents may maintain local regulations. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
SB 2178 requires organizations applying for special event alcohol licenses (such as nonprofits hosting fundraisers or festivals) to hold general liability insurance with at least $1 million per incident and $2 million aggregate coverage for liquor-related incidents. It applies to all special event license applicants, except economic development chambers using licensed caterers for non-fundraising events. The bill updates existing rules to enforce this insurance requirement as a condition for license issuance, aligning special event sales rules with those for permanent liquor licenses. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 1016 requires content creators in Oklahoma who feature minors in compensated online videos to set aside earnings in a trust account for the minor until they turn 18. It mandates detailed record-keeping of minor-related content, views, and earnings, and allows minors aged 13+ to demand removal of their likeness from content. Content creators must maintain these records until the minor turns 21 and face civil penalties for violations, including lawsuits for unpaid trust funds. The law directly affects minors appearing in compensated video content on platforms like social media or streaming services within Oklahoma.
HB 1638 amends definitions within Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify who qualifies as a "charitable health care provider" and "community health care provider." It specifies that charitable providers serve medically indigent patients without compensation, and community providers must work at federally qualified health centers or meet specific federal application criteria. The bill also refines the definition of "employee" for tort claims, explicitly including certain medical professionals (like those at state hospitals or in mental health contracts) while excluding others, such as physician faculty not acting in administrative roles. These changes directly affect medical providers, government entities handling tort claims, and individuals filing injury or property loss claims against Oklahoma agencies. The bill updates existing legal terminology without creating new substantive requirements.
This proposed constitutional amendment changes Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission rules. It removes restrictions preventing licensed attorneys (and family members of attorneys) from serving on the commission, updates congressional district references to current boundaries, and adjusts terms to mostly six years (removing a previous two-year term for some positions). The amendment also eliminates the prohibition against commission members serving consecutive terms. If approved by voters, these changes would affect who can serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission and how appointments are structured.
HB 1957 requires street-legal low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts to be registered as motor vehicles in Oklahoma. It removes the need for an "M" license endorsement for operators (who must be at least 16 with a standard driver’s license) and mandates compliance with federal safety standards for vehicles operated on roads with speed limits ≤35 mph. Service Oklahoma can register converted golf carts meeting federal safety rules without requiring a full 17-digit vehicle identification number. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not override local city restrictions on low-speed vehicle use.
HB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, requires producers of batteries weighing over 11 pounds (including vehicle batteries) to create and manage recycling programs. It grants producers and their stewardship organizations immunity from antitrust laws when planning, reporting, and operating these programs. The bill also allows private collectors to run independent battery collection services (like household drop-offs) if they follow environmental rules and send collected batteries to approved stewardship organizations. This directly affects battery manufacturers, vehicle dealers, and recycling organizations in Oklahoma.
HB 1002 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to file specific notifications with victims of stalking, rather than serving them directly. This bill directly affects stalking victims by changing how they receive official updates about their cases. The key provision amends existing procedures to mandate that law enforcement "file" these notifications with victims, streamlining the process while ensuring victims are informed. The bill is currently moving through committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation after committee amendments.
SB 1256 requires courts to mandate ignition interlock devices for defendants charged with second or subsequent DUI offenses (Section 11-902 of Title 47) as a condition of bail. It applies specifically to individuals with documented alcohol dependence or a pattern of regular alcohol abuse, as determined by evidence presented during bail hearings. The bill amends Oklahoma's bail procedures to add this requirement, ensuring that repeat DUI offenders cannot secure release without installing an ignition interlock device. This policy change directly affects defendants facing second or subsequent DUI charges who are deemed to have alcohol abuse issues. The bill does not alter DUI penalties but modifies bail conditions to include this safety measure.
HB 2997 increases the maximum administrative fine for used motor vehicle license applicants who knowingly make false statements from $1,000 to $10,000. It directly affects individuals and businesses applying for or holding motor vehicle sales licenses in Oklahoma. The bill amends Section 585D of Oklahoma Statutes to raise this fine limit, while maintaining existing $100 maximum fines for dealer violations like failing to deliver title documents. The change takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 2999 prohibits elected or appointed Oklahoma public officials from being required to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to projects that could significantly impact their jurisdiction - defined as affecting at least 10% of residents' utility infrastructure (like power, water, or other essential services). The bill specifically targets NDAs about projects that would alter infrastructure for a substantial portion of the community, ensuring transparency around such matters. It does not apply to NDAs related to personal issues or litigation unrelated to an official's duties. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
