HB 2976 requires Oklahoma's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to create rules establishing safe water quality levels for aluminum. These rules would set maximum allowable concentrations of aluminum in water to protect aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources. The bill, amended to take effect in 2028, directly impacts the DEQ (which must develop the rules) and industries discharging aluminum into waterways, such as manufacturing or mining operations.
HB 3428 requires Oklahoma employers with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees to display a veterans benefits poster in the workplace. The poster, created by the Oklahoma Department of Labor in collaboration with the Division of Veterans Services, must list specific resources including mental health services, education programs, tax benefits, veteran driver licenses, unemployment insurance eligibility, legal aid, and the VA Crisis Line contact. Employers must display the poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and directly affects large employers statewide by mandating clear access to veteran support services.
SB 1647 creates a revolving fund called the County Community Safety Investment Fund within Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill broadens the fund's purpose to support evidence-based county programs including mental health/substance abuse treatment, pretrial diversion, jail intake screenings, employment, education, and housing services. Counties and multi-county partnerships can apply for funding, while the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board may receive up to $1 million annually for similar programs. The bill requires annual reporting to state legislators on fund allocations and program outcomes. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.
HB 1377 allows retail stores selling hard liquor (spirits) to offer discounted prices to current or former U.S. military members, at the store’s discretion. This exception modifies existing rules that prohibit retailers from providing "prizes, premiums, gifts, or similar inducements" with alcohol sales. The discount must maintain a minimum 6% markup on the product, as defined by existing law. The change specifically applies to spirits licenses, not beer or wine sales, and does not alter other restrictions on alcohol promotions or sales hours.
SB 1297 creates a $500,000 revolving fund to support Oklahoma's efforts in improving the accuracy of the 2030 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. The fund, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, will finance nonprofit community outreach and marketing campaigns aimed at increasing census participation. Unspent funds must be transferred back to the state general fund by July 1, 2031. The bill appropriates the initial $500,000 from the 2027 state budget and takes effect immediately upon approval.
This resolution designates March 9, 2026, as Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma Capitol to honor the life and legacy of the musician known as the King of Western Swing. The measure celebrates Bob Wills' contributions to music history, noting his role in developing Western Swing and entertaining millions during his career. It also thanks the Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, and Oklahoma Historical Society for their work in reviving this annual celebration. A copy of the resolution will be distributed to these three organizations as a formal acknowledgment of their efforts.
This resolution (SR 32) is a ceremonial recognition, not a law. It designates March 9 as "Bob Wills Day" at the Oklahoma Capitol to honor the Oklahoma-born musician known as the "King of Western Swing" and his influence on country and rock music. The resolution specifically thanks the Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, and Oklahoma Film and Music Office for their collaborative efforts in organizing the commemoration. It has no binding effect and directs copies to the executive directors of those three agencies.
SB 1913 establishes a mandatory mediation process for specific insurance disputes between policyholders and insurers in Oklahoma. It requires insurers to participate in mediation for residential/commercial property, home, or auto insurance claims that haven't yet entered civil court, after first being processed through the Insurance Department's complaint program. The bill mandates good-faith negotiation, allows policyholders to rescind settlements within 3 business days (if unrepresented), and makes signed settlements binding. Insurers violating these provisions face a $100 civil penalty. This directly affects policyholders filing eligible claims and insurers handling those disputes.
SB 1540 amends Oklahoma law to create new felony classifications for child abuse, neglect, and related offenses. It defines "child abuse" as willful or malicious harm by anyone responsible for a child's welfare, making it a Class A3 felony punishable by up to life in prison or fines up to $5,000. The bill also establishes "enabling child abuse" and "enabling child neglect" as separate Class A3 and Class B1 felonies, respectively, targeting those who facilitate harm to children. Additionally, it requires life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of first-degree rape, sodomy, or sexual abuse of a child. These provisions directly affect caregivers, parents, and institutions responsible for child safety.
SB 1442 modifies Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage licensing rules by decreasing certain license fees, establishing new production limits for brewers, and creating exceptions to some licensing requirements. It directly affects breweries, distillers, and license holders by reducing costs and simplifying some regulatory barriers. Key provisions include setting annual production caps for certain licenses, limiting fines for specific violations, and updating definitions in the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. The bill amends multiple sections of state law to implement these changes, effective upon enactment.
SB 2102 prohibits large credit card issuers ($85 billion+ in assets) and payment networks from colluding to set credit card transaction fees or penalizing merchants who offer discounts for cash, debit, or gift card payments. It requires issuers to clearly disclose swipe fees (including interchange and assessment fees) to cardholders on monthly statements and payment networks to provide merchants with detailed fee breakdowns within 45 days of each transaction. The law empowers Oklahoma’s Attorney General to enforce these rules, impose civil penalties up to $30 million for violations, and file lawsuits against noncompliant entities. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting major financial institutions, payment networks, merchants, and cardholders in Oklahoma.
SB 2122 amends Oklahoma law to allow poultry producers to use out-of-state processing facilities when no in-state options are available. It directly affects Oklahoma poultry producers and processors who face limited local processing capacity. The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to create rules enabling this option, removing current barriers to out-of-state processing. The change takes effect on November 1, 2026.
