HB 1217 makes it a misdemeanor to perform adult shows containing obscene material in public spaces where minors might view them, including on public property or in unrestricted public areas. It defines "public place" to exclude venues with age restrictions (like ticketed events limiting minors) and sets penalties of up to $1,000 fines or 1 year in jail for violations. The law overrides conflicting local ordinances and applies to both individuals performing such acts and public entities like cities that permit exposure to minors. It directly affects performers, public venues, and local governments managing public spaces.
SB 1066 creates a state registry for physicians who recommend medical marijuana in Oklahoma, requiring them to complete specific medical education courses annually to be listed. It mandates that all medical marijuana businesses use a detailed inventory tracking system to record every transaction, from planting to sale, including product types, batches, and sales data. The law also prohibits physicians from being located at the same address as dispensaries and requires them to notify the authority if a patient no longer qualifies for a medical marijuana license. These changes apply directly to licensed physicians, medical marijuana businesses, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, effective January 1, 2026. The bill was signed into law by the governor on May 9, 2025.
HB 1731 clarifies Oklahoma's child endangerment law, directly affecting parents, guardians, or caregivers who knowingly allow children to be in dangerous situations. It specifies four key scenarios: permitting physical/sexual abuse, allowing children at drug manufacturing sites, letting children ride with impaired drivers, or driving impaired while transporting children. The bill includes a defense if stopping abuse would cause serious harm and explicitly excludes cases where caregivers rely on spiritual healing for a child's medical needs. Convictions carry penalties of up to four years in prison or a $5,000 fine, with the law effective November 1, 2025.
HB 2364 requires Oklahoma's Department of Corrections to assist inmates without a current state-issued driver license or identification card in obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver License before release, or a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card if the license is unattainable. The department must begin this process at least nine months prior to release and provide employment-related documentation, including vocational records, birth certificates, and Social Security cards. Inmates over 65, those on medical parole, or in mental health units are exempt from preparing resumes or practicing job interviews. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.
SB 806, the Food is Medicine Act, requires Medicaid contractors to expand nutrition services for enrollees, particularly those with diet-related health conditions like diabetes. It creates financial incentives for healthcare providers to offer medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling as part of Medicaid coverage. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and their healthcare providers by integrating food-based health interventions into standard care. The law took immediate effect after Governor approval on May 8, 2025, without a waiting period.
SB 553 amends Oklahoma law to add "knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect" as a specific reason for revoking teaching licenses or certifications. It directly affects school employees (including teachers, administrators, and support staff) who hold teaching credentials. The bill requires these employees to annually sign an attestation confirming they understand reporting obligations under Oklahoma law, and establishes that the State Board of Education must follow strict notice procedures (certified mail and email within 3 days) before revoking a license for this violation. This law strengthens accountability for mandatory child abuse reporting in schools by creating clear, enforceable consequences for non-compliance.
HB 1458 modifies Oklahoma's public employees retirement system death benefits by increasing the payout to $5,000 for retirees who died on or after July 1, 1999 (up from $4,000). It establishes a new process allowing the system to pay up to $25,000 directly to heirs without probate court involvement, requiring documents like heirship affidavits, beneficiary releases, and proof debts are settled. The bill also adds a provision enabling beneficiaries to disclaim death benefits in writing, transferring funds directly to licensed funeral providers within nine months, without requiring probate. These changes apply to retirees and active members' beneficiaries, effective November 1, 2025.
HB 1126 requires manufacturers and sellers of plant-based, lab-grown, or insect-based meat alternatives to clearly label products with terms like "plant-based," "lab-grown," or "insect-based" next to meat-like names (e.g., "chicken" or "beef"). It prohibits falsely advertising these products as meat by mandating prominent qualifying terms on labels and separate storage in stores to distinguish them from animal-based products. The Oklahoma Department of Health will investigate complaints about false labeling, and violations could result in misdemeanor charges or license suspensions for sellers. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
SB 1076 amends the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act by increasing the monetary threshold for certain wage calculations from $135,000 to $150,000. This technical adjustment directly affects administrative workers filing compensation claims under the act. The bill modifies a specific definition within the existing law to reflect this updated amount. As a procedural amendment to an existing statute, it does not create new programs or alter broader policy frameworks. The change became effective upon the Governor's approval on May 9, 2025.
HB 2037 removes specific energy conservation rules from Oklahoma law by repealing Sections 456, 457, and 458 of Title 19 O.S. 2021 and Section 5-131.2 of Title 70 O.S. 2021. This bill eliminates existing statutory requirements related to energy conservation without creating new provisions. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, after being approved by the governor on May 9, 2025. The repeal directly affects the legal framework governing energy conservation in Oklahoma, removing these specific sections from the state code.
SB 987 creates the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Board, replacing previous governance structures. The bill establishes specific qualifications for Board members, modifies the appointment process for the Department's Chief Executive Officer (requiring Senate approval and Board input), and updates requirements for the five-year economic development plan. It also clarifies the Board's responsibilities, including approving the strategic plan and governing procedures under open meeting and records laws. This bill directly affects the Department of Commerce, its leadership, and the state's economic development planning process. The law became effective May 9, 2025, after Governor approval.
HB 1940 amends Oklahoma's charter school law to establish a new annual limit: the Statewide Charter School Board may sponsor no more than five new charter schools per year in counties with fewer than 500,000 residents. This directly affects the Statewide Charter School Board's authority and charter school expansion in smaller counties, while maintaining existing sponsorship rules for other areas. The rule applies to all new charter school applications approved after July 1, 2025, when the bill takes effect. The bill does not change sponsorship requirements for schools in larger counties or other sponsor types.
