HB 3761 prohibits Oklahoma public schools and school districts from joining any association or organization that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, including those granting preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. It requires schools to review current memberships by July 1, 2026, and terminate ties with non-compliant organizations within 15 days of notice. Schools must annually submit compliance certificates to the State Board of Education by July 1, starting in 2026. The bill directly affects all public K-12 schools and districts in Oklahoma, restricting their affiliations with groups promoting certain DEI initiatives.
This bill, known as the Education Reform Act of 2026, establishes the formal name for future education-related legislation in Oklahoma but does not introduce any new policies or changes. The law creates a citation title for the act and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It is a procedural measure that designates how the legislation will be referenced in legal documents without altering existing education laws or affecting students, schools, or educators. The bill currently has only been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee, with no substantive provisions beyond naming and timing.
HB 3932 creates the "Oklahoma Human Trafficking Act of 2026" as a named designation but contains no substantive policy provisions or legal requirements. It is explicitly designated as "noncodification," meaning it will not become part of Oklahoma's official statutes or create new legal obligations. The bill only establishes a title for anti-human trafficking efforts and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not directly affect individuals, organizations, or alter existing laws, as it serves solely as a naming resolution.
HB 4061 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Finance Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It creates a non-codified act (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes) with no substantive policy changes. The bill directly affects future state financial operations by establishing this name and November 1, 2026, as the effective date. No specific provisions or affected groups are detailed in the text, as it serves only as a naming and timing mechanism.
HB 4373 establishes the "Oklahoma Judiciary Reform Act of 2026" as a noncodified act (meaning it won't be added to Oklahoma's official statutes) and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms; it solely names the act and specifies its implementation date. This is a procedural bill with no direct impact on citizens, courts, or legal processes beyond its own naming and timing. It does not alter existing laws or create new requirements.
HB 4134, the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026," establishes a new procedural framework for civil cases in Oklahoma that will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these reforms. As introduced, it only provides the bill's name, effective date, and note about noncodification, with no specific procedural changes detailed in the provided text. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading) and does not describe concrete policy mechanisms or affected parties.
HB 4204 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Behind the Meter for Families Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy provisions or alter existing laws, as it specifies the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely establishes its own title and effective date without detailing any substantive changes or affected groups. This is a naming resolution, not a policy bill, so it has no direct impact on residents, utilities, or regulations.
HB 4314, titled the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and effective date without creating new policy or altering transportation law. It specifies the bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill does not affect any specific groups or include substantive provisions, as it serves only as a naming resolution. This is a non-substantive procedural measure, not a policy change.
HB 4222 is a procedural bill that names the "IEP State Testing Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new testing requirements, modify Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes, or affect any specific student group or school. The bill serves solely to provide an official title and effective date for future legislation related to IEP testing. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy changes or direct impact on schools or students.
HB 4136 creates the "Aircraft and Airports Modernization Act of 2026" as a standalone non-codified law and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This bill is procedural, naming the act and establishing its implementation date without detailing specific policy changes or affecting any particular groups. It serves as a formal designation for future legislation related to aircraft and airport modernization efforts.
HB 4450 is a procedural bill that names the "Technology Act of 2026" and sets its effective date without creating new laws or policies. It consists solely of two sections: naming the act (Section 1) and establishing November 1, 2026, as its effective date (Section 2). The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it does not amend or add to existing legal codes. As a naming act with no substantive provisions, it does not directly affect any individuals, organizations, or policy areas.
HB 4355 requires all Oklahoma police departments, county sheriff's offices, and university campus police to equip vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs with heat alarm systems. The systems must activate automatically when a vehicle stops running or interior temperatures exceed 85°F, triggering an audible alarm, lowering rear windows, and notifying officers of dangerous conditions. This law applies to all vehicles in canine programs and takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies managing police dog units by mandating specific safety features in their vehicles.
