SB 1870 amends Oklahoma law to allow municipalities participating in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) to enter into specific trust agreements. This change explicitly permits such agreements, which were not previously covered under the statute, for purposes related to managing retirement system operations. The bill does not alter retirement benefits, contribution rates, or funding formulas but provides municipalities with a new administrative tool for retirement system management. It directly affects all Oklahoma municipalities currently enrolled in OPERS.
SB 1743 amends Oklahoma law to allow the State Board of Career and Technology Education to directly hire attorneys, expanding a list of state entities permitted to employ legal counsel without relying on the Attorney General. This change updates Section 18c of the Oklahoma Statutes, which previously excluded most state boards from hiring attorneys but already included similar entities like the Oklahoma Tax Commission and State Board of Corrections. The bill does not alter existing legal duties or create new policy; it simply adds this specific board to the statutory exceptions. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
SB 1081 allows the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to form public or private partnerships specifically to develop veterinary medicine businesses in rural communities and other areas of the state with limited local veterinary services. The bill directly affects rural communities facing shortages of veterinary care and the department's ability to collaborate with partners to address this need. Key provisions authorize the department to enter these partnerships to foster business development in underserved areas, without requiring new state funding. The law would take effect on November 1, 2025.
SB 1195, the "Racing Facility and Racetrack Nuisance Immunity Act," prevents lawsuits from nearby property owners (within three miles) against racing facilities for nuisance claims under specific conditions. It grants immunity if the facility obtained all required construction permits and established a legal right to the development area *before* the neighboring property owner purchased land or built structures. However, this protection ends if the facility violates federal, state, or local laws governing its operations. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.
HB 1261 creates the Wrecker Licensing Reform Act of 2025, transferring oversight of wrecker and towing services from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety. It establishes a new Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board with nine members (including industry representatives and law enforcement) to regulate the industry, and requires the Department to create a Wrecker Services Division to investigate consumer complaints about overcharging. The bill prohibits excessive fees for nonconsensual towing (towing without permission), mandates transparent rate displays, and bans certain equipment or surcharges. This directly affects towing companies, consumers who may face unfair charges, and state agencies managing regulatory authority.
HB 1912, the "Corn Masa Nutrition Enhancement Act," requires corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in Oklahoma to contain specific folic acid levels starting January 1, 2026: 0.7 mg per pound for corn masa flour and 0.4 mg per pound for wet corn masa products. Manufacturers must also label these products to declare folic acid content per federal standards and specify whether they contain corn masa flour or were made via wet corn masa processing. The law exempts cottage food operations, food facilities, and small-volume operators from these requirements, and explicitly excludes snack foods (like chips) from the rules. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with compliance beginning January 1, 2026.
SB 1366 establishes Oklahoma's High Dosage Tutoring Program for K-8 students needing academic support in math or English language arts. The program requires schools to provide in-person tutoring (3 one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritizes districts designated for federal improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses based on student progress - $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per student achieving half a grade level of growth annually - with conditional participation if growth targets aren't met. The program is funded through the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund, mandates parental consent for student participation, and requires schools to report student assessment data to the State Department of Education.
HB 3567 prohibits candidates from using campaign funds to pay themselves for campaign services (like consulting or management) and bans vendors from giving anything of value to candidates or their family members for campaign work. It requires vendors paid over $500 in an election cycle (excluding major retailers) to sign an anti-kickback certification affirming they won’t make prohibited payments. Candidates must keep these certifications on file and submit them with campaign finance reports. The Oklahoma Ethics Commission enforces the law, with violations subject to civil penalties, restitution, or criminal referral. This bill directly affects candidates, vendors, and political committees managing campaign finances.
HB 3617, the Oklahoma Agriculture Right to Repair Act, requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment to provide farmers with access to repair manuals, parts, tools, and diagnostic information needed to fix their own machinery. It directly affects farmers who maintain equipment like tractors and harvesters, as well as manufacturers who must comply with these requirements. Key provisions mandate that manufacturers cannot restrict access to repair resources through software locks or proprietary barriers, though exemptions apply for safety-critical components or security features. The bill aims to reduce repair costs and downtime for agricultural operations while ensuring manufacturers meet specific disclosure standards.
HB 3978 creates tax credits for Oklahoma investors who fund "rural funds" that invest in small businesses located in rural areas. It allows investors to claim up to $15 million in annual state tax credits against their liability, provided the rural fund invests at least 100% of the capital in eligible businesses within three years. Eligible businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and operate primarily (60%+ payroll) in counties under 75,000 population or towns under 7,000 residents. The bill defines specific rules for qualifying investments, including restrictions on refinancing prior investments and limits on total funding per business ($6.5 million or 20% of the fund's capital). The tax credit program applies to capital investments certified after the bill's effective date.
SB 1950 prohibits Oklahoma government entities and private organizations from using automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) flight data - including aircraft location, altitude, and speed - to calculate or collect fees from owners or operators of small aircraft. The bill specifically targets aircraft weighing 9,000 pounds or less operating under FAA Part 91 rules, banning the use of ADS-B information for fee generation. This directly affects small aircraft operators and businesses within Oklahoma who might otherwise face data-based fees. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1646 requires Oklahoma health insurance plans to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder treatment without arbitrary limits, affecting all residents with such coverage. It mandates coverage for "core treatments" aligned with clinical standards (like those from psychiatric associations), prohibits limiting care to short-term/acute settings, and bans insurers from rescinding authorizations after services are provided. The bill also requires insurers to follow specific rules for reviewing treatment requests and ensures out-of-network care access when in-network options aren't available. This applies to all health benefit plans covering hospital or medical services in Oklahoma, aiming to align mental health coverage with physical health benefits. The bill is pending in committee as of February 2026.
