Technology

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 3047: State government; reports; Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency; procedures; effective date.

HB 3047 requires Oklahoma state agencies to file all statutorily mandated reports electronically with the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) instead of on paper. LOFT must create an online filing system, maintain a public index of all required reports with their status, and notify the Legislature when reports are available. Agencies may submit printed copies only if they provide a written explanation for why electronic filing isn't possible. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is classified as an emergency measure. (This procedural bill directly affects state agencies and LOFT, with no direct impact on citizens or businesses.)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates electronic reporting for state agencies, advancing digital government operations and transparency through required online filing system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 3544: Technology; artificial intelligence; companions; minors; safety; civil penalties; effective date.

HB 3544 prohibits AI chatbots with human-like features (e.g., claiming sentience or seeking emotional bonds) from being available to minors under 18. It requires developers to implement age verification systems and offer alternative versions without such features for minors. Therapeutic chatbots providing mental health support are exempt if they include clear disclaimers, require professional oversight, provide clinical evidence of safety, and maintain transparency. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $7,500 per intentional violation, with minors or parents able to seek damages of $100-$750 per incident. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts therapeutic AI chatbots providing mental health support under strict safety, oversight, and clinical evidence requirements, protecting regulated mental health access for minors.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbot safety for minors, requiring age verification and prohibiting deceptive features, aligning with consumer protection in digital rights.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 2293: Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Board, Office and Council; duties; authority; effective date.

HB 2293 extends the Oklahoma Broadband Office's operations until December 31, 2030 (previously ending June 30, 2028) and reorganizes it as a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The bill also extends the Broadband Governing Board and Broadband Expansion Council until 2030, maintaining their roles in overseeing statewide broadband grant programs, the Statewide Broadband Plan, and rural connectivity initiatives. These entities will continue managing federal and state funds for broadband expansion while operating under open-government laws. The changes ensure continuity for existing broadband infrastructure projects and grant programs without altering their core functions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill extends broadband office and programs, maintaining rural connectivity initiatives and expanding internet access through continued funding and oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3380: Children; Fostering the Future for Oklahoman Children and Families Act; Department of Human Services; tasks; time period; authority or functions; departments or agencies; applicable laws; report; codification; effective date.

HB 3380, the "Fostering the Future for Oklahoman Children and Families Act," requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to modernize child welfare systems within 180 days of its effective date. It mandates improved data collection and transparency, expansion of AI-driven tools for caregiver matching and funding efficiency, and annual public scorecards tracking outcomes like reducing foster care duration and improving child safety. The bill also directs DHS to create a new initiative supporting youth transitioning from foster care through online resource platforms, educational scholarships, and reallocated funding for job training. Additionally, it requires DHS to address religious accommodations for faith-based partners and foster family placements. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates expansion of AI-driven tools for caregiver matching and funding efficiency, directly advancing technology use in child welfare systems.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 3647: Health information; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; requiring and authorizing submission of certain data; providing data privacy and security protections; providing penalties; establishing Health Care Cost Transparency Board.

HB 3647 creates the "Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative" requiring most licensed health care providers in Oklahoma to submit anonymized claims and enrollment data to a state-designated health information exchange starting July 1, 2026. It establishes an Office within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to oversee the initiative, with limited exemptions for providers facing financial hardship, small practice size, or technological limitations. The law mandates strict confidentiality and privacy protections for patient data, aligning with federal standards like HIPAA, and prohibits misuse of the collected information. This initiative aims to build a centralized database for health care cost and utilization data, primarily affecting hospitals, clinics, and insurers participating in Oklahoma's health care system.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates strict confidentiality, privacy, and security for health data exchange, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3545: Technology; artificial intelligence; state agencies; prohibited uses; permitted uses; Office of Management and Enterprise Services; effective date.

HB 3545 restricts how Oklahoma state agencies can use artificial intelligence, directly affecting all state departments, commissions, and offices. It prohibits AI from manipulating behavior, enabling discriminatory classification, conducting general public surveillance via facial recognition (except for locating missing persons), or creating malicious deepfakes. The bill requires human review and approval for high-risk AI decisions (like benefits or legal rights), mandates disclosure when AI generates content, and requires agencies to inform users they're interacting with AI. Agencies must remove prohibited systems by September 2027, report compliance to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), and submit annual reports detailing AI use starting December 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts AI misuse to prevent discrimination and privacy violations, aligning with data privacy protections and digital rights safeguards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 546: Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.

SB 546 establishes data privacy rights for Oklahoma residents by requiring businesses that process personal data (referred to as "controllers") to honor consumer requests about their information. It mandates clear privacy notices, prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" for consent, and gives consumers rights to access, correct, or delete their data. The law excludes health data covered by HIPAA, certain nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Businesses must respond to requests within specific timeframes and implement data protection measures, with enforcement by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 546 establishes consumer data privacy rights, mandates business transparency, and prohibits deceptive practices - directly advancing data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

failed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 224: Student data; creating the Oklahoma Education and Workforce Statewide Longitudinal Data System.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 224 creates the Oklahoma Education and Workforce Efficiency Data System (EDS), a secure platform for state agencies to share de-identified student and workforce data across education and employment systems. It directly affects state agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Education, Workforce Commission, and higher education bodies by enabling data integration for improving educational outcomes and taxpayer return on investment. Key provisions include requiring strict privacy compliance (under FERPA and similar laws), prohibiting collection of sensitive data (religion, medical information), and establishing a Governance Council to oversee data access and vendor selection. The system aims to support evidence-based decisions while ensuring data privacy through formal agreements and anonymization for approved users like researchers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a data system explicitly for improving educational outcomes via data integration across education/workforce systems, directly advancing educational efficiency and results.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates secure platform for de-identified student data sharing, prioritizing privacy and security protocols per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1083: Digital assets; digital asset kiosk; transactions; license requirement; permitting civil suits; requirements. Effective date.

SB 1083 requires digital asset kiosks (physical terminals for exchanging cryptocurrencies or digital assets for cash) to operate under a money transmitter license in Oklahoma. It mandates kiosk operators to report locations to the Banking Department quarterly, disclose clear warnings about irreversible transactions and scams (including specific fraud alerts), and display risk information like "losses are not recoverable." The law prohibits unlicensed operation, with fines up to $2,000 per violation or jail time, and allows customers harmed by unlicensed kiosks to sue for losses. It directly affects kiosk businesses and users engaging in digital asset transactions at these terminals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates consumer protections (fraud alerts, risk disclosures) for digital asset kiosks, aligning with regulatory measures for consumer safety in tech transactions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 687: Sales tax exemption; requiring Oklahoma Broadband Office and Oklahoma Tax Commission to administer certain rebate program; modifying rebate limit; creating the Oklahoma Broadband Rebate Revolving Fund.

SB 687 creates a rebate program for businesses purchasing equipment to expand broadband services in underserved or unserved areas of Oklahoma. It directs the Oklahoma Broadband Office and Tax Commission to administer the program, requiring equipment to directly enable broadband expansion (not operational costs) and limiting rebates to $42 million total - $31.5 million reserved for low-population-density counties. The Oklahoma Broadband Rebate Revolving Fund will pay approved claims, with payments calculated based on total eligible claims versus available funds. Providers must file claims by specified deadlines, and annual reports will track broadband project impacts without disclosing individual company names.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $42M broadband rebate fund via revolving fund, allocating state budget to fund infrastructure expansion in underserved areas, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds broadband infrastructure expansion via rebates for equipment, directly advancing internet access in underserved areas - core technology policy objective.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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