Technology

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 1521: Artificial intelligence; definitions; requiring operators make certain disclosure; preventative measures for minor account holders; prohibitions; enforcement authority to Attorney General; civil penalty. Effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification, AI disclosure, and bans harmful chatbots to protect minors, advancing data privacy and consumer protection in AI technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Online Safety

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 1589: Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date.

SB 1589 updates Oklahoma's gambling laws by broadly defining "online casino games" to include mobile and wearable devices (like smartphones or smartwatches) that simulate traditional gambling. It clarifies that "representative of value" covers virtual currency systems exchangeable for prizes or cash. The bill expands criminal liability to include not just operators but also geolocation providers, gaming suppliers, platform providers, promoters, and media affiliates involved in such games. Violators face a Class C2 felony charge, fines of $500-$2,000, and imprisonment, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal liability for gambling activities, increasing criminalization which opposes criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology use in gambling by expanding criminal liability for tech providers (mobile devices, virtual currency), directly limiting tech applications in this context.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1412: Income tax; requiring the Oklahoma Tax Commission to pay certain refunds by check. Effective date.

SB 1412 requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to pay income tax refunds by check instead of digital payment methods. It removes the existing authorization for the Commission to use card-based disbursement systems for issuing refunds. The bill amends tax code sections (2373 and 2385.16) to mandate check payments for all refunds, while updating related statutory language. This change affects all Oklahoma taxpayers who receive income tax refunds, effective November 1, 2026. The bill does not alter refund eligibility, amounts, or interest calculations.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates physical checks over digital payments, restricting digital transaction methods for tax refunds and removing card-based disbursement systems.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 1488: Corporation Commission; establishing moratorium; requiring certain study.

SB 1488 establishes a moratorium on building new data centers (defined as facilities with 100+ megawatts of capacity) in Oklahoma until November 1, 2029. The bill requires the Corporation Commission to study data centers' impacts on water supplies, utility rates, nearby property values, and security, and to recommend regulations for grid health, environmental protection, and data privacy. The Commission must submit an electronic report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the moratorium ends. This directly affects data center developers and operators seeking to expand in Oklahoma, while delaying new construction to allow for regulatory analysis.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires study of environmental impacts before new data centers, mandating recommendations for environmental protection as part of the moratorium.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMoratorium on new data centers (100+ MW) until 2029 restricts tech infrastructure expansion. Study on data privacy is procedural, not supportive.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2025: Digital asset kiosks; creating Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Access and Protection Act; requiring operators to hold a license; requiring certain information on kiosks; establishing transaction limits. Effective date.

SB 2025 requires digital asset kiosk operators in Oklahoma to hold either a money transmission license or a virtual business license. It mandates that kiosks display clear transaction details (fees, exchange rates, irrevocability notices) and show fraud warnings about scams and government impersonation before transactions. Operators must provide receipts after each transaction and limit new customers to $3,000 in daily transactions. The bill also requires operators to maintain records for investigations and display a customer service phone number. These provisions directly affect kiosk operators and customers using digital asset exchanges at physical terminals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates digital asset kiosks with consumer protections: transparency, fraud warnings, transaction limits, and record-keeping for digital transactions.90% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 3431: Foreign government adversaries; alien and foreign government adversary ownership; foreign government adversary; mineral ownership; effective date.

HB 3431 restricts ownership of rare earth mineral rights in Oklahoma by foreign governments designated as adversaries. The bill amends existing law to specifically replace "oil" with "rare earth minerals" in ownership restrictions, focusing on critical minerals vital for technology and defense. It directly affects foreign entities classified as adversaries under state law, preventing them from holding mineral rights for rare earth resources. The key mechanism establishes new ownership limitations for these minerals, though the bill does not define which foreign governments qualify as "adversaries." The amendment clarifies the bill's scope to rare earth minerals, excluding oil and other resources.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill secures rare earth mineral supply chains critical for tech manufacturing by restricting adversary ownership, directly protecting a key resource for technology and defense sectors.85% confidence

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 4358: Schools; limiting screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day; effective date; emergency.

HB 4358 limits screen time for prekindergarten through fifth grade public school students to one hour per school day, including all classroom activities using devices like tablets, computers, or smart devices. The law exempts students requiring special education accommodations under IEPs or 504 plans, as well as necessary assistive technology. It applies to all public schools in Oklahoma starting the 2026-2027 school year. The bill defines "screen time" broadly to cover both teacher-directed and student-selected digital activities during school hours.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts screen time in K-12 classrooms for young students, limiting technology use in curriculum delivery per explicit language.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts mandatory classroom technology use (screen time limits) for young students, directly limiting technology access as its core provision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Teachers

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 4144: Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public disclosure of law enforcement records to enhance transparency and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires redaction of sensitive data in law enforcement records to protect privacy, directly supporting data privacy within the topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Tags Government Transparency

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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

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 3675: Health insurance; review agents; artificial intelligence system; adverse determinations; effective date.

HB 3675 requires health insurance companies to have a qualified human professional review any adverse decision (like denying coverage) made by an algorithm, artificial intelligence system, or automated decision system before it becomes final. The bill mandates that patients receive clear notices explaining the reasons for denied coverage, the clinical basis for the decision, and how to appeal. It allows AI systems to be used for administrative tasks or fraud detection but prohibits their use in final coverage decisions without human oversight. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting patients, insurers, and utilization review agents in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires human review of AI-denied insurance claims, mandates clear patient notices, and protects patient rights from automated coverage denials.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates human review of AI-driven insurance denials, requires clear patient notices about clinical basis, and restricts AI use in adverse decisions to protect consumer rights and transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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