HB 1276 requires Oklahoma public school districts to adopt policies banning student cell phones and personal electronic devices (like tablets, smartwatches, or laptops) during the entire school day and on school grounds, effective July 2025. Exceptions are permitted for medical emergencies documented by a licensed professional. School boards may opt out of the ban through annual approval, but must still allow device use for emergencies. The bill defines "personal electronic devices" to exclude school-issued tech used for instruction and clarifies "school day" as the full instructional period from first to last bell. It directly affects all K-12 students and school districts in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's SB 1521 prohibits AI chatbots designed to simulate emotional relationships (called "companion" chatbots) if they risk encouraging minors to engage in sexual content, self-harm, or violence. It requires all AI chatbot providers to implement verified age checks using state-issued ID (not just birth dates) before allowing access, and bans minors from using companion chatbots. The bill also mandates that chatbots clearly disclose they are AI at the start of each conversation and every 30 minutes, while restricting data collection and prohibiting the sharing of age verification information. These rules apply to any AI chatbot service operating in Oklahoma, with enforcement by the Attorney General.
HB 4144 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to make specific arrest and incident reports publicly available, including arrest details (name, date of birth, cause), incident summaries, radio logs, crime summaries, jail records, and body-worn camera footage. Agencies must redact sensitive information like minor identities, medical details, or ongoing investigation details before release, but must disclose redacted portions once investigations conclude. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies by expanding public access to policing records while establishing clear redaction standards for privacy and safety concerns. The policy changes standardize transparency for public record requests related to law enforcement activities.
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.)
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.
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.
HB 4132 creates liability protection for Oklahoma counties and municipalities if they adopt specific cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, or ISO standards) and meet compliance requirements. To qualify, local governments must annually certify compliance, maintain detailed security documentation, and undergo independent cybersecurity reviews every three years. This bill directly affects county and municipal operations by reducing legal risk from data breaches when these steps are followed. It does not change existing cybersecurity practices but provides a legal shield for entities that implement recognized standards. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
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.
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.
SB 146 expands mental wellness services provided by Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety to include retirees of public safety personnel (such as police and firefighters), in addition to current employees. It creates a dedicated revolving fund (Section 9102) to finance these services and strengthens privacy protections by prohibiting the sharing of individual mental health data without consent, while allowing aggregate data use for policy improvements (Section 9101). The bill also mandates that all Mental Wellness Division resources operate separately from other department divisions. These changes took effect November 1, 2025, after becoming law without the Governor's signature on May 29, 2025.
