HB 4314, titled the "Transportation Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes the act's name and effective date without creating new policy or altering transportation law. It specifies the bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill does not affect any specific groups or include substantive provisions, as it serves only as a naming resolution. This is a non-substantive procedural measure, not a policy change.
HB 4222 is a procedural bill that names the "IEP State Testing Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new testing requirements, modify Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes, or affect any specific student group or school. The bill serves solely to provide an official title and effective date for future legislation related to IEP testing. As a naming and effective date provision, it has no substantive policy changes or direct impact on schools or students.
HB 4136 creates the "Aircraft and Airports Modernization Act of 2026" as a standalone non-codified law and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This bill is procedural, naming the act and establishing its implementation date without detailing specific policy changes or affecting any particular groups. It serves as a formal designation for future legislation related to aircraft and airport modernization efforts.
HB 4450 is a procedural bill that names the "Technology Act of 2026" and sets its effective date without creating new laws or policies. It consists solely of two sections: naming the act (Section 1) and establishing November 1, 2026, as its effective date (Section 2). The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it does not amend or add to existing legal codes. As a naming act with no substantive provisions, it does not directly affect any individuals, organizations, or policy areas.
HB 4355 requires all Oklahoma police departments, county sheriff's offices, and university campus police to equip vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs with heat alarm systems. The systems must activate automatically when a vehicle stops running or interior temperatures exceed 85°F, triggering an audible alarm, lowering rear windows, and notifying officers of dangerous conditions. This law applies to all vehicles in canine programs and takes effect on November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies managing police dog units by mandating specific safety features in their vehicles.
HB 4433 creates the name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026" for future tax legislation and sets its effective date. The bill does not change tax rates, rules, or policies - it solely establishes the act's title and implementation timeline. It directly affects how future tax-related bills will be formally referenced in Oklahoma law. The effective date is November 1, 2026, as specified in the bill. This is a procedural naming act with no substantive policy changes.
HB 4477 repeals three Oklahoma statutes (Sections 901, 902, and 903 of the 2021 Oklahoma Statutes) that defined blasphemy as a crime. This bill eliminates existing criminal penalties for blasphemy from the state code, affecting no specific individuals or groups as these laws were not actively enforced. The repeal takes effect on November 1, 2026, removing outdated provisions related to religious speech. No new policies or mechanisms are created; the bill solely removes these historical statutes.
HB 4361 allows any Oklahoma State Board of Education member to propose agenda items for board meetings if at least three members concur, changing the board's internal meeting procedures. This procedural bill affects only the State Board of Education's internal operations, not school policies or students. It amends Oklahoma Statutes §3-102 (70 O.S. 2021) and takes effect November 1, 2026. The change streamlines agenda management under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
HB 4180 is a procedural bill that creates the "Oklahoma Veterinary School Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not establish new policy, funding, or program requirements - it solely names the act and specifies its implementation date. It directly affects the Oklahoma legislature and future state agencies responsible for implementing the veterinary school initiative. The bill has no substantive provisions beyond its naming and effective date, as it is classified as a noncodified act. No concrete policy changes or affected stakeholders are detailed in the bill text.
HB 4250 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not establish new regulations, policies, or direct impacts on residents or agencies, as it only creates a title for future legislation. The bill is currently in early committee review (referred to Rules after second reading) with no substantive provisions described in the text. This type of naming act typically serves administrative or organizational purposes for future legislative work.
HB 4364 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive changes to civil procedure rules, as it is explicitly stated to be "noncodified" and will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. It serves only as a formal designation for future civil procedure reforms, with no direct impact on court procedures or affected parties. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.
HB 4348 requires Oklahoma attorneys to verify the authenticity of evidence before presenting it in civil cases, including evidence generated or altered by artificial intelligence. It mandates that attorneys disclose if they know or should reasonably know evidence is false, misleading, or manipulated - such as AI-generated content - and prohibits knowingly using such evidence without disclosure. The bill also adds procedures for courts to address concerns about exhibit authenticity during pretrial conferences. These changes directly affect attorneys and legal advisors handling civil cases in Oklahoma courts, effective November 1, 2026. Violations could lead to court sanctions or disciplinary action by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
