SB 1328 modifies Oklahoma's Parents' Bill of Rights and medical treatment laws to strengthen parental involvement in minors' healthcare. It removes a prohibition on requiring healthcare providers to notify parents when a minor receives treatment for pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, drug abuse, or alcohol abuse - unless the minor is confirmed not to have these conditions. The bill clarifies that parents generally retain rights to access medical records and make healthcare decisions for their children, with limited exceptions (e.g., if a parent is under criminal investigation for abuse or in emergency situations). It directly affects parents, legal guardians, healthcare providers, and schools by changing notification requirements for specific medical services. The law aims to ensure parental awareness in minors' health care while maintaining existing emergency and confidentiality exceptions.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma State Sports and Athletics Act of 2026 as a standalone law that will not be added to the official state statutes. It directly affects Oklahoma's sports and athletics programs by providing a specific legal framework for their governance. The act includes a provision setting its effective date as November 1, 2026, allowing time for implementation before it becomes operational. This legislation serves primarily as a naming and organizational measure rather than introducing new operational requirements or funding changes.
HB 3037 amends Oklahoma's Governmental Tort Claims Act to clarify that students actively participating in institution-sponsored activities or events are considered "employees" under the law. This change directly affects students who sustain injuries during school-organized events like sports, clubs, or campus activities. The bill adds students to the existing definition of "employee" in Section 152, allowing them to file tort claims against the state or political subdivisions for injuries occurring during such activities. This adjustment aligns student participants with the same legal protections previously extended to other defined employee groups under the act.
HB 3053, the "Oklahoma Elder Parole Eligibility Act," requires the Pardon and Parole Board to grant parole to Oklahoma inmates aged 65 or older who meet specific criteria, including no serious disciplinary infractions in the past 36 months and completion of required correctional programs. The Department of Corrections must automatically review eligible inmates, certify their compliance with these criteria, and provide documentation to the Board, which must then grant parole without discretion. Exclusions apply for inmates serving life without parole, those convicted of offenses where parole is statutorily prohibited, or those posing a documented imminent threat of harm (supported by recent medical/psychological evidence). Paroled inmates will face standard parole conditions, age-appropriate supervision, and any necessary medical or treatment plans. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3306 amends Oklahoma's campaign finance rules by raising the disclosure threshold for candidate committees. Specifically, it changes Rule 2.70 of the Ethics Commission to require disclosure only for contributions exceeding $400, instead of all contributions. This directly affects political candidates and their committees, reducing reporting requirements for small donations under $400. The change simplifies administrative processes for managing campaign finances while maintaining disclosure for larger contributions.
HB 3883 requires municipal water and wastewater utilities in Oklahoma to implement a detailed operations and maintenance program covering certified staff, preventative maintenance tracking, sewer line inspections, emergency response, record-keeping, and infrastructure analysis. It also mandates that utilities educate users on proper system use, including requiring fats/oils/grease ordinances and backflow-prevention devices for new construction and, optionally, residential properties. Utilities meeting these standards gain liability protection under Oklahoma law for system failures, while third-party contractors operating under contract receive a 12-month defense against penalties for pre-existing system issues if they complete a corrective plan within 180 days. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3662 limits where commercial vehicle enforcement can occur near fixed facilities like weigh stations. It restricts enforcement to a 7-mile radius around standard weigh stations or a 25-mile radius around port-of-entry weigh stations once they are established. The bill also requires enforcement to stop in areas where facilities are planned but not yet built, ending by July 1, 2016, or when the facility opens. This directly affects the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s roadside enforcement operations for commercial motor vehicles. The policy change aims to reduce duplicate inspections and clarify enforcement zones near fixed facilities.
HB 3691 modifies Oklahoma driver license application requirements. It requires male applicants aged 16-26 to consent to Selective Service registration when applying for a license; refusal results in denial of the license. The bill also mandates that licenses issued after its effective date must use computer-generated numbers instead of Social Security numbers, changing any existing license numbers that match Social Security numbers during renewal or replacement. These provisions directly affect young male applicants and individuals renewing licenses with SSN-based numbers.
HB 4193 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with "foreign adversary companies" (defined as entities tied to governments of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria) or "federally banned corporations" (such as those blocked by federal agencies under national security laws). It requires all bidders to certify they are not on these restricted lists, with false certifications subject to $250,000 penalties or twice the contract value, plus a 60-month contract ban. Exceptions allow contracts only when no reasonable alternative exists and the purchase is pre-approved by state procurement officials. The law applies to all state procurement of goods/services, excluding companies compliant with federal secure communications standards.
SB 2005 requires Oklahoma school athletic associations to adopt written policies including specific transparency measures. It mandates that associations make all records accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, hold open meetings per the Open Meeting Act, and conduct annual financial audits plus performance audits every five years. The bill also establishes a committee (with five public school parents appointed by state officials and one private school parent) to review hardship waivers for student athletes. These requirements apply to all public school athletic associations in Oklahoma, effective July 1, 2026.
SB 1904 requires all physicians applying for initial licensure and currently licensed physicians in Oklahoma to take the Hippocratic Oath, plus three specific affirmations: (1) upholding the Nuremberg Code against unethical medical experiments, (2) avoiding blind adherence to pharmaceutical treatments without considering patient needs, and (3) refusing to prescribe medications based on financial incentives from drug companies. The bill directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to create rules for implementation. It applies directly to all physicians seeking or holding a medical license in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2026. The law mandates these pledges as a condition of licensure but does not alter medical practice standards or prescribing regulations.
SB 2048 amends Oklahoma's State Travel Reimbursement Act to authorize the Statewide Charter School Board to contract for travel expenses like meals, lodging, and conference costs for employees or approved personnel. It requires state agencies - including the Charter School Board - to electronically submit quarterly or monthly reports on these expenditures to state leadership. The bill also limits travel costs to existing daily reimbursement rates and mandates direct payments to vendors for approved expenses. This change applies to all state agencies using the travel reimbursement system, with an emergency effective date.
