SB 1497 modifies Oklahoma's graduation requirements for students seeking an alternate diploma by requiring them to meet specific statewide assessment standards. The bill updates statutory language to clarify curriculum expectations for this pathway and repeals two outdated sections of law to streamline requirements. It takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration. These changes directly affect Oklahoma public high school students pursuing an alternate diploma and school districts implementing graduation standards.
SB 1940 requires credit card payment networks in Oklahoma to exclude state/local taxes and separate gratuities from the total transaction amount when calculating credit card swipe fees. This directly affects merchants who accept credit cards, as networks must either deduct these excluded amounts at settlement or provide rebates within 90 days if merchants submit proof of collected taxes and tips. The bill mandates that payment networks cannot circumvent this by raising fees on non-tax portions of transactions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and defines key terms like "swipe fee" to include interchange and assessment fees.
HB 1581 updates Oklahoma's child abuse review team requirements under the Children's Code. It mandates that each county (or contiguous counties) establish a multidisciplinary team - including law enforcement, medical staff, child welfare workers, and prosecutors - to coordinate investigations of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Key provisions require teams to develop joint investigation protocols, minimize stress on child victims, provide mandatory training for members, and submit annual reports to the Commission on Children and Youth. The bill also establishes annual reviews to ensure teams meet standards and removes non-compliant teams from state records. This directly affects county-level child protection teams, agencies, and child welfare systems across Oklahoma.
The provided context does not include the bill text or specific provisions of SB 1047. Without details on which health care services require reimbursement, the reimbursement mechanisms, or the affected entities (e.g., insurers, providers, patients), a factual summary cannot be created. The bill's title mentions "reimbursement for certain health care services" but lacks concrete policy details in the available information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or a detailed legislative summary would be required.
SB 1125 authorizes Oklahoma counties and municipalities to levy an excise tax on medical marijuana sales, but only after voter approval via special election or initiative petition (requiring 5% of registered voters' signatures). The tax must be approved by a majority vote, cannot be re-proposed within six months if rejected, and applies only to sales within the local jurisdiction. Funds must be dedicated to specific purposes like public safety (not redirectable without new voter approval), and counties must create revolving funds for these designated uses. The bill also states that if recreational marijuana is legalized, the same tax rules would automatically apply to it.
SB 40 modifies Oklahoma law to prohibit businesses, property owners, and employers from banning the transport of firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle (except for convicted felons). It removes liability for entities that allow this practice and prevents lawsuits against them unless they commit a criminal act involving the firearms. The bill allows individuals to sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctions if a business violates these provisions. It does not affect existing rules prohibiting firearms on property where signs are posted or in specific public venues like stadiums during events.
SB 761, the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025, establishes 21 specific rights for patients receiving care in Oklahoma hospitals. It directly affects all patients by guaranteeing respectful care, clear communication, informed consent for treatments (including risks and alternatives), access to medical records, privacy protections, and the right to participate in care decisions. Key provisions require hospitals to provide advance directive information, honor ethical concerns, explain complaints processes, and disclose ownership details via public websites. The bill mandates these rights be communicated to patients upon admission or as needed, without altering existing legal standards for care.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Oklahoma that limits how much money the state must return to local governments when they lose tax revenue due to property tax exemptions for new manufacturing facilities. The amendment would cap reimbursement to counties, cities, schools, and other taxing jurisdictions at the amount of tax revenue they collected before the new or expanded manufacturing facility was built. It also allows counties to keep up to 25% of increased tax revenue after the five-year exemption period ends, provided they use it for economic development. The bill requires a special election on August 25, 2026, where Oklahoma voters will decide whether to approve or reject this change to the state constitution.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Oklahoma women's historical contributions and designating March as Women's History Month in Oklahoma. It formally applauds Oklahoma women's achievements in areas like politics, civil rights, science, and the arts, citing figures such as Kate Barnard and Shannon Lucid. The resolution directs that a copy be distributed to the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. As a symbolic gesture with no new laws or funding, it does not directly affect residents or change policy.
HB 3891 sets minimum and maximum annual salary ranges for elected county officers in Oklahoma, requiring all such officials to earn at least $60,000 per year (with sheriffs specifically mandated to earn no less than $44,000, and up to $74,500). It directs county excise boards to set salaries within these limits and mandates that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reimburse counties using County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) funds if county budgets cannot cover the $60,000 minimum. The bill prohibits reducing salaries for officials who assumed office before its passage and repeals an existing salary provision (19 O.S. 2021, Section 180.63). It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3783 creates a new "Endorsed Plumbing Apprentice" status for individuals who pass the journeyman plumber exam but haven't yet completed the required one year of verifiable experience. It directly affects plumbing apprentices who meet specific eligibility criteria: being at least 17 years old, registered as an apprentice, completing an approved education program with 70%+ grades, and submitting required documentation. The key mechanism allows these apprentices to work toward their full journeyman license without retaking the exam, provided they complete the experience requirement within three years of passing the exam and are at least 18. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026, streamlining the path to licensure for qualified apprentices.
HB 4145 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Law Enforcement Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not include substantive policy changes or new requirements; it solely creates a named act without provisions to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This type of bill is administrative, serving only to formally identify the act and establish its implementation timeline. It directly affects the state's legislative process but does not alter law enforcement practices, funding, or responsibilities for any entity.
