This bill establishes a new law titled the Elections Act of 2026 to organize election-related provisions in Oklahoma. It does not change any existing election rules or procedures but serves as a formal naming mechanism for future election legislation. The act will take effect on November 1, 2026, providing a clear reference point for any subsequent election laws passed under this framework. The measure directly affects election administrators and officials who will use this title when implementing election procedures.
This is a procedural bill that names a future law and sets its effective date. HB 3925 formally establishes the "Children's Law Act of 2026" and specifies it will take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or provisions affecting children, families, or state agencies. It serves only as a naming and timing mechanism for a future law that has not yet been drafted. As introduced, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities beyond establishing the act's title and implementation date.
HB 3870 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Counties and County Officers Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or change existing laws; it simply establishes the bill's official title and implementation timeline. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official legal code. This type of bill typically serves administrative purposes for legislative record-keeping.
HB 3633 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text provides no substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as it only establishes the act's name and effective date without describing new programs, funding, or regulations. This is a naming and procedural measure, not a policy reform. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading, referred to Rules committee) with no specific provisions detailed in the provided text.
HB 3909 updates Oklahoma divorce and custody laws to better protect children. It requires courts to appoint child advocates (guardians ad litem) who must follow a new standard operating manual on child welfare, domestic violence, and best practices. The bill mandates full disclosure of qualifications, disciplinary history, and criminal records for all court-appointed experts (including advocates), and prohibits parties from waiving these disclosure requirements. These changes directly affect parents, judges, and professionals handling child custody cases in Oklahoma.
HB 4064 modifies Oklahoma's tax calculation rules for income tax purposes. It adjusts how state tax liability is calculated by adding state/local interest income not federally exempt, deducting amounts federal law prohibits taxing, and changing how businesses can carry forward net operating losses (e.g., limiting loss carrybacks to two years for certain tax years). These changes apply directly to Oklahoma taxpayers, including both individuals and corporations, when filing state income tax returns. The bill updates existing tax code provisions to align with federal rules and clarify income allocation methods.
HB 3685 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Campaign Finance Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not create new campaign finance rules or alter existing regulations; it is simply a non-codified naming convention for the bill itself. The bill serves only to establish its own title and effective date without implementing any substantive policy changes. This type of bill is typically used for administrative or procedural purposes rather than enacting new law.
HB 3628 expands Oklahoma's community-based services for people with developmental disabilities, including those with Prader-Willi syndrome. It requires the Department of Human Services to establish programs providing health-related services (like basic nursing care and medication administration), supportive daily living assistance, and home-delivered meals. The bill mandates these services be administered by the Developmental Disabilities Service Division and specifies eligibility for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and directs the Department to seek federal funding for these programs.
This bill establishes the Agriculture Modernization Act of 2026 as a standalone law that will not be added to the official Oklahoma Statutes. It sets a specific effective date of November 1, 2026, for when the act begins to apply. The legislation does not create new agricultural policies or regulations but serves primarily to name and date the act for future reference. It affects agricultural stakeholders in Oklahoma by providing a formal citation for the modernization initiative.
HB 3772 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new regulations or alter existing controlled substances laws; instead, it formally designates the name for the upcoming legislation. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a standard naming and effective date bill with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3811 names the legislation as the "Elections Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes to election rules or voter procedures. It does not directly affect voters, election officials, or existing election processes. The bill serves only to formally establish the act's title and implementation date.
HB 3591 amends Oklahoma's property tax exemption rules for charitable housing, correcting the misleading title that references "affordable housing." It specifically targets nonprofit housing properties claiming tax exemption under Section 2887, requiring them to maintain a 75% average occupancy rate for multi-family properties (or full occupancy for single-family homes) to retain exemption. Owners must submit annual occupancy reports to county assessors by December 15, with failure to meet the threshold resulting in loss of tax exemption for the following year. This bill directly affects nonprofit housing providers operating under IRS 501(c)(3) status that rely on property tax exemptions, altering their compliance obligations without creating new housing programs.
