HB 2158 updates Oklahoma's motor vehicle licensing rules for car dealers and related entities. It prohibits manufacturers (factories) from directly engaging in dealership operations, clarifies who qualifies as a "new motor vehicle dealer," and requires dealer management system providers to meet new data security standards. The bill also modifies procedures for license revocation or suspension and updates definitions for terms like "manufacturer" and "distributor." These changes directly affect car dealers, manufacturers, and businesses managing dealer data systems.
HB 2049 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid managed care plans to comply with federal parity laws for mental health and substance use disorder coverage. It mandates regular compliance checks on nonquantitative treatment limitations (like prior authorization), creates a standardized process for handling parity complaints, and requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to publicly report on compliance. The law directly affects Medicaid managed care plans, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking mental health or substance use services. Key provisions include contract requirements for parity analysis, public disclosure of compliance reports, and a 30-day deadline for publishing federal reports. The bill became effective November 1, 2025.
HB 2297 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to establish a driver license reciprocity agreement with Ireland. The agreement must ensure Irish driver license standards meet Oklahoma's requirements and mandate that Irish drivers comply with Oklahoma's mandatory auto insurance laws. This directly affects Irish residents operating vehicles in Oklahoma under the agreement. The bill became law on May 8, 2025, with no Governor's signature needed.
HB 2261 creates Oklahoma's participation in the Social Work Licensure Compact, enabling social workers licensed in Oklahoma (the "Home State") to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It establishes a "Multistate License" that allows licensed social workers to provide services across member states, reducing duplicate licensing requirements and improving access to social work services. The bill also creates a Compact Commission to oversee data sharing, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution among participating states. This law, enacted without the governor's signature on May 8, 2025, directly affects social workers seeking to practice across state lines and enhances public access to licensed professionals.
HB 2295 prohibits public trust hospitals in Oklahoma communities with fewer than 30,000 residents (per federal census) from transferring their licenses to locations more than 15 miles away. If a hospital plans to close, the bill mandates a mediation process: the hospital and municipality each appoint a mediator, who then select a third mediator to set a sale price for the facility if agreement isn’t reached. Hospital trustees must complete an approved education program within 90 days of appointment and certify they have no financial ties to potential buyers. The bill also requires CMS provider numbers to revert to the hospital immediately upon termination of third-party leases. It takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2376 requires Oklahoma's District Attorneys Council to annually provide a report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by November 30 each year. The report must include all applications for early termination of suspended sentences (under specific eligibility rules) and copies of any objections or responses from district attorneys. This applies to individuals with suspended sentences exceeding five years who meet probation and rehabilitation requirements, or who qualify for an earlier review through education, certification, or consistent employment. The bill creates a transparent reporting mechanism to track these requests and objections, without altering the existing early hearing eligibility criteria.
HB 1991 allows defendants held in Oklahoma county, municipal, or regional jails to post bond in another Oklahoma jurisdiction to resolve custody holds from that other county. Specifically, if a defendant has a hold from another county, they can post bond in the requesting county, and once proof of bond posting is provided, the hold is released. This changes existing procedure by enabling defendants to secure release from inter-county holds without waiting for the original county to process bond requests. The bill applies directly to defendants confined in Oklahoma jails facing out-of-county custody requests and takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 1935 amends Oklahoma's statute of limitations for prosecuting certain criminal cases. It shortens the time limit for prosecuting embezzlement of public funds (including school district funds) and specific financial crimes from 7 to 5 years after discovery. For sexual crimes against children, prosecutions can now continue until the victim's 45th birthday, while cases involving DNA evidence preserved at the time of the crime may proceed even after standard time limits expire. The bill also prohibits relying solely on recovered memories from therapy in such cases and sets a 3-year limit for wildlife crimes and fraud.
HB 1743 streamlines Oklahoma probate procedures by requiring a single "combined notice" for creditors, heirs, and hearings instead of separate notices. It mandates this notice be filed within 5 days of court approval, published weekly for two weeks, and mailed to creditors and interested parties within 10 days. The bill sets a minimum 45-day waiting period before the final court hearing on estate matters. This directly affects individuals handling probate estates (petitioners, creditors, heirs) by simplifying notice requirements and clarifying deadlines for estate administration.
HB 2804 amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws to clarify prohibited acts for licensees and establish new requirements for self-pour systems. It prohibits licensees from knowingly selling alcohol without proper authorization, restricts serving alcohol to underage patrons (with specific age rules for different drink types), and bans promotional tactics like selling drinks below a 6% markup or unlimited drink specials. The bill's key new provision requires bars using self-pour systems to issue RFID devices to patrons (tracking 32oz beer or 10oz wine limits per day), which must be activated with valid ID and deactivated daily. This directly affects licensed bars, restaurants, and caterers operating alcohol services in Oklahoma, effective May 8, 2025.
HB 1646 removes the requirement for Oklahoma real estate appraisers to complete education courses meeting specific national standards set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. The bill modifies certification rules for State Certified General, State Certified Residential, State Licensed, and Trainee appraisers, allowing the Real Estate Appraiser Board to approve alternative education providers instead of mandating national standards. It also eliminates the requirement that complaints against appraisers must be filed in writing on paper, permitting electronic submissions. This change directly affects all current and prospective appraisers seeking certification or renewal in Oklahoma, shifting oversight from national criteria to state Board approval. The bill became law on May 8, 2025, without the Governor's signature.
HB 2903 repealed two specific sections (3205.5 and 3205.6) of Oklahoma's statutes governing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. These repealed sections previously addressed the student advisory board structure within the Regents' framework. The law took effect on July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure. This is a procedural change removing existing statutory language, not a new policy.
