SB 2009, the "Protecting Patients Act of 2026," makes fertility fraud a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. It defines fertility fraud as knowingly misrepresenting reproductive materials or using donor materials without consent, directly affecting fertility clinics, healthcare providers, and patients undergoing assisted reproduction (like IVF or egg donation). Key provisions require facilities to report suspected fraud to law enforcement, protect whistleblowers from retaliation, mandate permanent license revocation for healthcare providers convicted of fraud, and require sex offender registration for offenders (excluding life sentences). The bill also extends the statute of limitations for DNA-identified cases by 10 years and mandates confidentiality for victims and reporters. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 2013 requires all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies (including county sheriff's offices and municipal police departments) to join the federal 287(g) Program by September 1, 2026, and ensure at least 25% of their certified officers (or a minimum of five officers) are trained to perform authorized immigration enforcement functions under federal supervision. Agencies failing to comply risk losing state funding, including grants from the Justice Reinvestment Program and CLEET revolving funds, and may face accreditation revocation. The bill mandates good-faith efforts to meet federal requirements for the program and directs the Attorney General to create rules for implementation. It was designated an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
SB 2100 modifies Oklahoma's false reporting laws to increase penalties for malicious false reports about crimes or missing children. It makes falsely reporting a felony a felony offense (instead of a misdemeanor), and creates a new Class D3 felony for falsely triggering an AMBER alert, punishable by up to 1 year in prison or a $1,000 minimum fine. The bill directly affects individuals who make false reports to law enforcement, aiming to deter misuse of emergency systems while preserving protections for genuine reports. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 1803 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to adopt written pursuit policies and obtain "pursuit-ready" certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. It mandates specific training on pursuit decision-making, risk assessment, and termination procedures, with the Council setting minimum training hours. The bill creates a legal presumption that fleeing suspects cause injuries during pursuits, shielding officers from liability unless intentional misconduct is proven by clear evidence. This applies directly to law enforcement agencies and officers conducting lawful pursuits, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3766 amends Oklahoma's DUI statutes to update Class B3 criminal offenses, specifically adding two DUI-related offenses: third or subsequent DUI convictions (item 21) and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher (item 22). The bill also updates statutory references across multiple DUI-related sections (e.g., Sections 11-902, 11-904, and 11-906.4) and clarifies that metabolite presence alone cannot be used as evidence for DUI of controlled substances. It further specifies requirements for testing controlled substances and allows independent evidence in DUI cases. The bill affects individuals convicted of certain DUI offenses and updates legal references for law enforcement and courts.
HB 3258 modifies Oklahoma's Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) by reducing its membership from 13 to 7 members. It eliminates three Governor-appointed positions (including a tribal law enforcement representative and two specific county/municipal leadership roles) and reduces Senate/House appointments from two to one each. The bill does not change CLEET's core responsibilities, which include overseeing officer certification, background checks, training standards, and continuing education for law enforcement officers statewide. The revised structure maintains key representation from the Department of Public Safety, state bureaus, sheriffs, and police chiefs, while streamlining council composition.
SB 1936 reclassifies 49 existing offenses as Class D1 felonies in Oklahoma law, including a new felony for falsely impersonating a peace officer (under amended Section 264 of Title 21). It also broadens seizure authority in forfeiture proceedings (amending Section 1738) and updates related statutory references. The bill affects individuals committing these specific offenses, such as those impersonating law enforcement or violating banking regulations. It takes effect January 1, 2026.
HB 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," declares certain out-of-state driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants without proof of lawful presence as invalid in Oklahoma. It requires law enforcement to issue citations for driving with such invalid licenses and mandates police departments to post online lists of these invalid license types. The law, effective November 1, 2025, specifically targets licenses marked as issued to undocumented immigrants or those substantially identical to standard licenses but lacking proof of lawful presence.
HB 1993 clarifies and strengthens penalties for drivers who elude law enforcement officers in Oklahoma. It defines specific misdemeanor penalties for willfully increasing speed, extinguishing lights, or otherwise attempting to evade officers, with higher fines for repeat offenses. The bill escalates penalties to felony charges if the eluding endangers others or causes "great bodily injury" (serious injury creating substantial risk of death or permanent disfigurement), imposing prison terms of 1-5 years and fines up to $5,000. This law, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects drivers who attempt to flee police vehicles.
SB 369 expands the definition of aggravated assault and battery against law enforcement officers in Oklahoma. It specifically includes attempts to gain control of an officer's firearm or strangulation as qualifying offenses. The law applies to police officers, sheriffs, deputies, highway patrol officers, corrections personnel, and state/federal peace officers enforcing state laws while on duty. This change makes those specific acts punishable as a felony with penalties including up to life in prison or a $5,000 fine. The bill was approved by the governor on May 3, 2025, and is now in effect.
