HB 1561, the "Foreign Adversary Divestment Act of 2025," requires Oklahoma's public pension systems, university endowments, and local government investment funds to sell all holdings in entities tied to countries designated as "foreign adversaries" by the U.S. State Department. The bill prohibits investments in companies owned by such countries, state-owned enterprises in those nations, or companies domiciled there, with full divestment mandated by January 1, 2028. Affected funds must identify and eliminate these holdings, reducing prohibited investments to less than 0.05% of total assets. The law applies specifically to state-managed funds, including public retirement systems and public university endowments, and defines "foreign adversaries" as U.S.-designated hostile nations.
This bill amends Oklahoma's public nuisance laws to prevent businesses selling lawful products from being classified as public nuisances. It requires courts to find that a defendant controlled the nuisance conditions before awarding liability and mandates "clear and convincing evidence" for private lawsuits claiming special harm. These changes directly affect businesses selling legal goods and individuals filing civil nuisance claims. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2439 modifies Oklahoma's State Government Asset Reduction Program to require annual reports identifying the 5% most underutilized state properties, with the Oklahoma Historical Society explicitly exempt from these reporting requirements. It creates a Maintenance of State Buildings Revolving Fund to use proceeds from property sales for repairs and limited technology upgrades, while mandating that the Historical Society must approve any sale of its properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or deemed historically significant. The bill ensures historical sites are protected during asset reduction efforts by requiring the Historical Society's input before selling such properties.
HB 2387 increases the size of Oklahoma's Commission for Rehabilitation Services from three to seven members by adding appointments: two additional members appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore, two by the Governor, and one by the House Speaker. The bill specifies staggered terms for the new members, with appointments beginning July 1, 2025, and sets the effective date for November 1, 2025. This procedural change modifies the commission's membership structure without altering the agency's duties or programs.
HB 1111 simplifies SNAP eligibility for Oklahomans aged 60+ or with disabilities who have no earned income and live in qualifying households. It allows these individuals to skip annual recertification, use a shortened application form, and remain eligible for benefits for 36 months after approval. The bill also establishes a minimum $100 standard medical deduction for households with elderly or disabled members, covering verified expenses like prescriptions and doctor visits, pending a USDA waiver. These changes take effect November 1, 2025, for all new applications and recertifications.
HB 2426 creates a licensing system for "Professional Severe Weather Trackers" in Oklahoma, primarily affecting individuals working with qualified media outlets (TV/radio stations) or meteorology programs at Oklahoma colleges. The bill requires license applicants to pass criminal checks, carry $1 million vehicle insurance, complete emergency driving courses, and display license numbers on vehicles. It sets a $500 fee for a three-year initial license and $250 for renewals, with requirements including employer verification and vehicle safety standards. The law applies specifically to tracking severe weather events like tornadoes, flash floods, or wildfires as defined by the National Weather Service.
HB 1416 requires insurers offering group health plans for state employees to ensure non-opioid pain medications (approved by the FDA) are not disadvantaged in coverage compared to opioids on their preferred drug lists. It directly affects state employee health insurance plans by mandating equal treatment for FDA-approved non-opioid pain drugs, such as those that don’t act on opioid receptors. The bill does not ban opioids or require non-opioid use but prohibits insurers from making non-opioid options harder to access through coverage rules. This applies to all drugs covered under state employee plans and takes effect November 1, 2025.
This bill designates a specific section of State Highway 102 in Lincoln County (from East 990 Road north to East Memorial Road) as the "SFC Tomas L. Avey Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient Memorial Highway." The Oklahoma Department of Transportation must install permanent markers bearing this official name along the designated highway segment. The memorial highway designation becomes effective November 1, 2025. This is a ceremonial designation honoring a veteran, with no substantive policy changes beyond the highway naming.
SB 352 prohibits utility companies from using eminent domain to build wind turbines, solar facilities, battery storage, or hydrogen gas facilities on private property. It also requires electricity providers to obtain a Corporation Commission certificate before using eminent domain for high-voltage transmission lines (over 300 kV). The bill directly affects utility companies seeking to expand infrastructure and private property owners whose land might be targeted for such projects. These changes amend Oklahoma’s eminent domain law (27 O.S. §7) to restrict certain facility siting and add oversight for major transmission projects. The bill was introduced in the 2025 Oklahoma Legislature and referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committee.
HB 2024, the Oklahoma Space Renaissance Act, allocates $51.3 million in state funds to support Oklahoma's space industry development. The bill directs $35 million for infrastructure at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port to enable spacecraft testing and launches, and $15 million for a microgravity research consortium focused on commercial science projects in Oklahoma City. It also provides $1.3 million for the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority to carry out its duties. The funding is intended for fiscal year 2026, with the bill effective July 1, 2025.
HB 1578 amends Oklahoma's notary public laws to strengthen identity verification requirements for notarial acts. It requires notaries to confirm a person's identity through personal knowledge, a credible witness, or valid ID before performing acknowledgments, verifications, witnessing signatures, or certifying copies. The bill increases penalties for failing to verify identity, making it a felony punishable by fines up to $5,000 or up to 30 days in jail. This directly affects all Oklahoma notaries who perform official notarial acts. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2233 updates Oklahoma's Massage Therapy Practice Act by clarifying licensing rules and scope of practice for massage therapists. It directly affects licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and other health professionals who may provide massage services. Key changes include renaming the regulating board to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, explicitly allowing "direct access" (public can seek massage without medical referral), and defining massage therapy as soft tissue techniques (e.g., touch, pressure, heat) while prohibiting diagnosis, prescribing, or medical techniques like ultrasound. The bill also clarifies exemptions for physicians, students, and specific practices like the Feldenkrais Method when performed within their established professional scope.
