SB 1524 requires all Oklahoma public school districts to post specific information on their websites within one click of the homepage. This includes each board member's name, photo, contact details, and election dates; the superintendent's similar contact and biographical information; and upcoming election dates, candidate requirements, and district maps. The bill directly affects every public school district in Oklahoma by mandating this transparency about leadership and elections. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation upon passage.
This bill changes Oklahoma Medicaid rules for autism treatment coverage. It requires a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by specific licensed providers (like neurologists, developmental pediatricians, or psychologists) to qualify for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The bill prohibits Medicaid from requiring re-diagnoses after an initial diagnosis and mandates in-person ABA services while allowing remote supervision via telehealth. It directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid recipients with autism spectrum disorder seeking ABA therapy.
SB 1611, the Procurement Protection Act of 2026, prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with specific companies to protect state interests. It directly affects state procurement by banning contracts with: (1) state-owned enterprises of countries designated as "foreign adversaries" (like China under U.S. designations), (2) companies domiciled in such countries, (3) companies controlled by foreign adversaries, or (4) companies banned by federal agencies (e.g., FCC-listed security threats). Companies must certify they don’t meet these categories, and false certifications carry $250,000 civil penalties or 60-month contract bans. Exceptions allow contracts only if no reasonable alternative exists and approval is granted by state procurement officials.
SB 1490 changes when elected members of Oklahoma school district boards of education begin their terms. The bill directs that newly elected members start serving at the first board meeting held in July following their election, rather than immediately after the election. This applies to all school districts statewide and affects every person elected to a board position. The change updates existing election rules to standardize the start date for terms across all districts.
SB 1985, the Strategic Pension Protection Act, allows Oklahoma state retirement systems to invest in approved digital asset funds (like Bitcoin ETFs) through U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or Commodity Futures Trading Commission-registered products. It limits such investments to no more than 5% of any retirement account's total funds, specifically targeting Bitcoin, large digital assets (over $500 billion market cap), and stablecoins. The bill directly affects public employee retirement systems by expanding eligible investment options while imposing strict caps to manage risk. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and defines key terms like "digital asset" and "stablecoin" for clarity.
SB 1888 requires Oklahoma school athletic associations to include specific transparency measures in their written policies, such as making records accessible under the Open Records Act, holding open meetings per the Open Meeting Act, and conducting annual financial and performance audits. It also mandates that associations submit all new rules or rule changes to the legislature for review 30 days before the session ends, with the legislature having 30 days to approve or disapprove them via joint resolution. If the legislature fails to act, the rules automatically take effect. The bill repeals an existing provision about student transfers to streamline policy requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 1890 creates the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission to oversee all secondary school sports and activities for public and private schools in the state. The commission, composed of school administrators, parents/guardians from diverse school sizes, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, will establish rules on student eligibility, facility use, conduct, and disciplinary procedures. Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, the commission will organize all secondary school activities, replacing the current system and repealing existing rules about student transfers. Private schools with 300+ students must join agreements with the commission to participate.
SB 1672 prohibits foreign government adversaries (nations designated as hostile by the U.S. State Department) from owning land in Oklahoma, excluding oil, gas, and mineral rights. It requires property transfer affidavits to verify compliance, with exemptions for business entities with CFIUS agreements, government transfers, and certain court orders. The law applies to all land ownership transfers recorded after November 1, 2026, and removes the Attorney General’s authority to create new exemptions beyond those specified. It directly affects foreign entities seeking to purchase or hold Oklahoma real estate, while allowing limited exceptions for regulated businesses and government actions.
SB 2169 creates the "Oklahoma Invasive Woody Species Stewardship for State-Leased Lands Act" to protect trust lands held for school funding from invasive plants like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar. The Oklahoma Land Office Commissioners are authorized to manage these species on trust lands by creating annual removal plans, coordinating with agencies like the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and spending up to $1 million yearly. The bill requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing progress and to prioritize lands harmed by invasive species. This directly affects the management of trust assets that fund Oklahoma's public schools, aiming to prevent further environmental and economic harm to these resources.
SB 2173 creates an education program within Oklahoma's Cooperative Extension Service to help landowners negotiate energy contracts and preserve agricultural operations. The program provides training on negotiating oil, gas, wind, and solar leases; incorporating dual-use land management (like grazing under solar arrays); identifying and addressing orphaned wells; and adopting voluntary water conservation practices. It focuses exclusively on educational resources - such as workshops, model contracts, and guides - not on regulating water rights or land use. The bill directly affects Oklahoma landowners with surface rights who lease property for energy development, aiming to support informed decisions about energy agreements and agricultural preservation.
HB 1081 updates Oklahoma's real estate appraiser regulations by requiring appraisers to follow specific ethical standards and mandating transparency in payment disclosures. Key provisions include requiring appraisers to include invoices showing their payment from appraisal management companies (AMCs) with every valuation report, prohibiting AMCs from removing these invoices, and banning contingent fees or undisclosed payments. The bill directly affects licensed real estate appraisers and AMC companies operating in Oklahoma, ensuring clearer fee structures for clients. It takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not adopt the broader Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
SB 182 modifies retirement benefits for certain Oklahoma state employees, specifically members of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It allows these employees to elect, within 90 days of appointment, to use the highest salary allowed for their position (rather than their constitutionally capped salary) when calculating retirement contributions and benefits. This change applies to both current and newly appointed Tax Commission members, making their retirement benefits based on a higher compensation amount. The bill updates related sections of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System statutes to reflect this election process.
