SB 1673, the "Prosthetic Access and Accountability Act of 2026," requires health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover physician-prescribed prosthetic and orthotic devices (like artificial limbs or braces) needed to restore physical function. It prohibits denials based on disability, cost, or device classification, mandates health plans to review urgent requests within 2 business days (and standard requests within 10), and automatically approves requests if deadlines are missed. Health plans must reimburse out-of-network providers for covered devices if in-network options are unavailable due to location, and they face liability for harm caused by denied or delayed coverage - including medical costs, lost wages, and punitive damages in cases of bad faith. The Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner will enforce these rules, investigate complaints, and publish annual reports on coverage denials and patient outcomes.
SB 992 limits civil liability for bodily injury or property damage caused by another person's criminal act (such as theft or assault). It prohibits lawsuits against individuals or entities unless they were convicted as criminal accomplices in the act. This immunity applies regardless of whether the criminal is arrested or convicted, but does not protect against willful, wanton, malicious, or grossly negligent conduct. The bill directly affects businesses, property owners, and service providers who might face lawsuits following a crime committed by a third party on their premises or involving their services.
This resolution designates March 24, 2026, as University of Oklahoma Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol to honor the institution's achievements. It recognizes the university's status as Oklahoma's flagship school and highlights its academic, research, and community contributions. The Senate formally celebrates the university's accomplishments, including its rankings, enrollment growth, and impact on the state's economy. The measure does not change laws or allocate funds, but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the university's role in Oklahoma.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes Joseph Castiglione for his 28-year tenure as the University of Oklahoma's Vice President and Director of Athletics, the longest in Football Bowl Subdivision history. The bill highlights his achievements in balancing academic success with athletic excellence, including 26 national championships and 117 conference titles during his leadership. It also notes his contributions to facility development, fiscal responsibility, and national leadership roles in collegiate athletics. The resolution serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his service to the university and the state of Oklahoma.
This Senate Resolution congratulates the 2025 University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team and their coach for winning a national championship and representing the state with distinction. The document formally recognizes specific athletic achievements, including the team's seventh national title, individual awards won by team members, and record home attendance. It expresses appreciation for how the team and coach exemplified the values of the University of Oklahoma and the State of Oklahoma. The resolution serves as an official commendation without creating new laws or requiring any administrative action.
HB 3178 changes how farm equipment and tractors are valued for property tax in Oklahoma. It requires county assessors to apply a specific 25% annual depreciation schedule: 75% of original cost in year one, 50% in year two, 25% in year three, and zero value from year four onward. This applies to equipment used in agricultural production on farms owned, leased, or operated by the owner. The bill affects Oklahoma farmers who own qualifying equipment by reducing their property tax burden after three years. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
SB 2052 requires commercial motor vehicle operators in Oklahoma to carry specific identification, such as a valid driver's license and vehicle details, while operating their vehicles. This bill directly affects commercial drivers and trucking operations by making failure to possess required ID a violation punishable by an administrative fine. Key provisions include updating traffic enforcement procedures to mandate ID verification during stops and creating clear administrative penalties for non-compliance. The law modifies existing traffic statutes (47 O.S. Sections 6-111, 6-126.1, and 6-126.2) to standardize enforcement and fines for this specific offense. It does not change release-on-personal-recognizance rules for traffic violations but adds ID possession as a new requirement for commercial drivers.
SB 1949 amends Oklahoma's Plumbing License Law of 1955 by adding eight specific exemptions to where licensing requirements apply. It directly affects plumbers, farmers, homeowners, and maintenance staff by excluding minor repairs (like faucet replacements), farm building work (outside cities), state institution maintenance, automatic sprinkler systems, certain heating/cooling piping systems, work on one's own home, private service mains (5+ feet from buildings), and six-inch drains. The key mechanism is listing these clear exceptions in the law, allowing these activities to proceed without a plumbing license. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not create new licensing requirements.
SB 1519 prevents Oklahoma municipalities from banning "no-impact home-based businesses" or requiring permits, zoning changes, or fire system installations for them. It specifically protects home-based businesses that meet criteria like minimal traffic, noise, and residential compatibility (e.g., not exceeding property occupancy limits). Municipalities can still enforce general safety, health, and noise laws but cannot restrict these businesses based on their home-based nature. The bill does not affect short-term rental regulations or private homeowners’ association rules.
This bill updates Oklahoma's definition of "coercive control" within the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act. It adds specific examples to the definition, including isolating a victim from support networks, depriving basic needs, controlling finances or movements, threatening based on immigration status, forcing sex acts, and using animal cruelty to intimidate. These changes clarify what constitutes coercive control in domestic abuse cases, directly affecting victims and legal proceedings under Oklahoma's domestic abuse laws. The bill does not create new penalties or procedures - it solely refines the statutory definition to better capture non-physical abuse tactics.
SB 1212 requires Oklahoma counties to conduct annual equalization ratio studies comparing property assessed values to fair market values. Counties must meet strict standards: ratios must deviate no more than 0.75% from constitutional assessment limits for property types, and assessments within property categories must vary by no more than 20%. The Oklahoma Tax Commission must develop a computer system to monitor compliance but cannot remotely access county tax systems. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 1427 creates tax credits for Oklahoma taxpayers who invest in qualifying clean-burning motor vehicle fuel equipment. It directly affects vehicle owners and businesses that install or purchase equipment allowing vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. The bill provides tiered credits: up to $5,500 for light vehicles (under 6,000 lbs), up to $100,000 for heavy trucks (over 26,500 lbs), and 45% of costs for commercial refueling stations. Credits are limited to new, certified equipment meeting safety standards and must be claimed against state income tax. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.
