SB 111 requires contractors installing more than 10 individual sewage disposal systems (for single homes or duplexes) annually to obtain certification from Oklahoma's Department of Environmental Quality. It updates rules for soil testing and system design, mandating certification for all such work and establishing annual fees, penalty procedures, and revocation processes. The bill directly affects residential sewage system installers, ensuring they meet state certification standards. It maintains the existing threshold of 10 systems per year for certification requirements but clarifies and modernizes the regulatory framework. The law became effective November 1, 2025.
HB 2647, the Shai Cooper Act, updates Oklahoma's adoption law to allow courts to waive home study requirements for certain family adoptions. It specifically applies to immediate relatives (brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, or uncles) seeking to adopt a child, provided the court finds the waiver is in the child's best interest and the petitioner has no felony or child-related abuse convictions. The bill requires courts to verify the petitioner has been married to the child's parent (if applicable) for at least one year or meets specific conditions for single relatives. This change streamlines adoptions within close family circles while maintaining safety checks, but does not affect foster or non-relative adoptions, which still require full home studies. The law took effect November 1, 2025.
SB 541 requires offenders convicted of 22 specific serious crimes - including murder, rape, child abuse, human trafficking, and domestic violence with weapons - to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The bill also strengthens penalties for domestic violence, increasing sentences for assaults involving deadly weapons (up to life imprisonment) and adding harsher penalties for domestic abuse causing miscarriage or injury to a pregnant victim (minimum 10-20 years). It directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses in Oklahoma, removing parole eligibility for the first 85% of their sentence. The law, effective May 12, 2025, modifies existing statutes to mandate these sentencing requirements without allowing earned credits to reduce the required service period.
SB 981, now law in Oklahoma, expands circumstances where a judge may deny bail to defendants charged with specific offenses. It allows bail denial for violent offenses, crimes carrying life sentences, repeat felony offenders (two or more separate felonies), certain drug offenses (with 10+ year potential sentences), and DUI with two prior felony DUI convictions. The bill requires that for most cases, the state must prove guilt is "evident" or the presumption "great" and that no release conditions would ensure community safety. The law took effect on November 1, 2025.
SB 135 modifies Oklahoma's Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program to include rocket engine testing and expands its purpose to develop broader aerospace infrastructure. The bill creates a dedicated revolving fund (the "Oklahoma Aircraft and Rocket Engine Testing Development Grant Program Revolving Fund") and appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund one-time grants. Eligible applicants - private, public, or nonprofit entities within Oklahoma - must provide 40% matching funds, industry support documentation, and detailed project proposals. Grants require repayment if terms aren't met and mandate quarterly progress reports. The law became effective July 1, 2025, without gubernatorial signature.
SB 957 modifies investment procedures for local governments by updating how they manage public funds. The bill directly affects city, county, and other municipal entities responsible for investing public money. It establishes new rules for investment practices and sets an effective date for these changes to take place. The legislation focuses on procedural updates to financial management rather than changing investment amounts or specific asset classes.
HB 2392 amends Oklahoma's custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption that certain parents are "affirmatively unfit" if they have specific convictions or circumstances. The bill creates a presumption of unfitness for parents who are registered sex offenders, have been convicted of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, or certain other serious crimes (including crimes involving children), or reside with someone who has these convictions. This directly affects custody decisions in Oklahoma courts, making it harder for parents with these histories to retain custody unless they prove otherwise. The law requires courts to prioritize nonparent custody (like grandparents or foster parents) when this presumption applies, while allowing modifications only for significant, permanent changes affecting the child's welfare.
SB 56 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to create a program that reimburses family caregivers for providing home care services. This directly affects family members who care for relatives with medical needs at home, such as elderly or disabled individuals. The bill establishes a specific reimbursement mechanism through the Authority, directing them to implement the program immediately as an emergency measure. It became law on May 12, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
SB 405 authorizes county commissioners to collaborate with ambulance service districts for unspecified purposes, directly affecting county governments and local emergency medical services. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 339 (relating to county commissioners' powers) to add this collaborative authority, though the specific purpose or mechanisms are not detailed in the provided text. This is a procedural change to existing county powers, not a substantive policy shift. The bill became law on May 12, 2025, without the Governor's signature. (Note: The bill text excerpt provided does not specify the exact purpose of the collaboration with ambulance districts, limiting the summary to the title's description.)
SB 398 amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to clarify administrative procedures for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. It requires registrants (like pharmacies or labs handling controlled substances) to request an administrative hearing within 30 days of receiving an "order to show cause," or their violations are deemed admitted. The bill limits court jurisdiction for registration disputes to Oklahoma County, allows immediate registration suspensions without a hearing during public safety emergencies, and caps daily administrative penalties at $5,000 for violations. These changes streamline enforcement while providing clearer timelines and boundaries for regulatory actions.
SB 831 increases the daily per diem payment for members of election boards attending certain meetings. It directly affects local election board members who serve on committees or attend required training sessions. The bill raises the standard daily rate for these specific meetings, effective May 12, 2025, when it became law without the Governor's signature. This change modifies the compensation structure for election board participation but does not alter voting procedures or election administration rules.
SB 1019 requires Oklahoma health insurers to cover continuous anesthesia services without arbitrary time limits during medical procedures. It defines "anesthesia time" as the period from patient preparation through service discontinuation and mandates that insurers cannot restrict coverage or payment based on time duration. The law directly affects insurers and anesthesia providers by eliminating policies that previously limited coverage for procedures requiring extended anesthesia care. Effective November 1, 2025, this bill codifies these requirements into Oklahoma Statutes (Title 36, Section 7500).
