Veterans

died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 3432: Soldiers and sailors; veterans; free admission public school sporting events; effective date.

HB 3432 requires Oklahoma public schools to offer free admission to all sporting events for honorably discharged veterans who are current Oklahoma residents. Veterans must show either a valid Oklahoma driver's license or ID card with a "veteran" flag emblem, or their military discharge papers (DD Form 214). The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and applies to all public school-hosted sporting events statewide. It directly affects veterans seeking free access to these events, with schools required to verify eligibility using the specified ID methods.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free admission to public school sporting events for Oklahoma veterans, expanding benefits and recognizing service through direct access to community events.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 4293: Controlled dangerous substances; Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act; authorizing certain scientific research and clinical trials related to ibogaine; requiring registration; providing certain immunities; effective date.

HB 4293, the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act," allows Oklahoma universities and affiliated research facilities to conduct clinical trials using ibogaine - a substance derived from the Tabernanthe iboga plant - to treat specific medical conditions. It authorizes research for conditions like PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, opioid use disorder, and chronic pain, requiring registration with state health and agriculture agencies and annual reporting. Researchers and qualifying patients participating in approved trials receive legal immunity from penalties for ibogaine use, possession, or distribution under strict compliance with the bill’s requirements. The law explicitly states it does not decriminalize ibogaine for general use, focusing solely on regulated research. All activities must follow detailed study protocols and submit final reports to state legislative leaders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes clinical trials for PTSD/depression treatment using ibogaine, expanding mental health research options and access to innovative therapies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes clinical trials using ibogaine for veterans' PTSD, depression, and opioid use disorder - directly advancing mental health treatment options for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Veteran Mental Health

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4279: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs; funds; audits and reports; effective date; emergency.

HB 4279 creates a special revolving fund called the "Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Revolving Nonappropriated Veteran Care Enterprise Fund" to support care at state veterans' homes in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton/Ft. Sill, Norman, Sulphur, and Sallisaw. The fund is financed by patient fees, gifts, donations, and other non-federal revenue (excluding state/federal grants), and can cover care costs, facility maintenance, staff salaries, and medical improvements for veterans. It requires the Department to maintain separate accounting, submit quarterly financial reports to the Governor and legislature, and comply with federal audit standards. The bill exempts the fund from standard state treasury procedures but does not change existing funding sources like state appropriations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated revolving fund for veterans' healthcare services, covering medical care, facility maintenance, and staff salaries at state veterans' homes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates dedicated revolving fund for veteran care facilities, covering medical improvements, staff salaries, and maintenance using non-federal revenue, directly advancing healthcare services for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1939: Firearms; expanding certain eligibility related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

SB 1939 amends Oklahoma law to expand handgun license eligibility for individuals aged 18-20 who are members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard (discharged honorably). The bill updates Section 1290.9 of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act to explicitly include this group as qualifying applicants, removing prior age-based barriers for military-affiliated youth. It does not change other eligibility requirements (like age 21, training, or residency). This policy change takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting young military personnel seeking concealed carry permits in Oklahoma.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands handgun license eligibility for veteran members, removing age barriers and recognizing military service as a qualifying factor.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3307: Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Revolving Fund; appropriations; amount; purpose; effective date; emergency.

HB 3307 allocates $5 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to establish a revolving fund specifically for veterans' traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment and recovery services. The funding supports the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs in providing TBI care to eligible veterans, directly benefiting veterans with TBI injuries who access state veterans' services. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation upon approval. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing financial resources for existing TBI treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from General Revenue Fund to fund veterans' TBI treatment, directly increasing state spending on public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5M for veterans' TBI treatment funding, directly expanding healthcare services for a specific patient group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $5M from state revenue to fund veterans' TBI treatment via revolving fund, directly supporting healthcare access for veterans with TBI injuries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Substance Abuse Veteran Mental Health

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 2961: Higher education; TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act; career and technology education; waiver of tuition and fees for the spouse and children of a Gold Star recipient; effective date.

HB 2961 waives tuition and fees for spouses and children of Gold Star veterans (those killed in U.S. military service) at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions and career technology schools. It expands existing tuition waivers - previously limited to children of fallen peace officers, firefighters, and law enforcement retirees - to include Gold Star families who meet residency requirements (Oklahoma resident at death or during enrollment). The waiver covers all tuition and fees for up to five years and applies to both the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and career technology districts. This bill modifies Sections 3218.7-1, 14-134, and 14-134.1 of Oklahoma Statutes, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for Gold Star families through tuition waivers, enhancing affordability and support for veterans' dependents.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition waiver benefits for Gold Star families (spouses/children of fallen veterans), extending existing program to include military service deaths.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2026

HB 4275: Mental health; rules and standards for certification of behavioral health case managers; uniformity in rules and standards for certification for behavioral health case managers; certification as peer recovery support specialist; uniformity in rules and standards for certification for peer recovery support specialist; effective date.

HB 4275 standardizes certification rules for two mental health roles in Oklahoma: behavioral health case managers and peer recovery support specialists. It requires the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to establish uniform education, exam, supervision, and continuing education standards for these professionals. The bill applies to individuals employed by state/local governments, contracted service providers, tribal facilities, or VA facilities, and restricts certified titles to these specific employment settings. Certification fees are capped at $100, and failure to comply with rules may result in suspension or revocation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes certification for mental health roles, establishing uniform education/exam requirements to improve service quality and consistency for behavioral health case managers and peer recovery specialists.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill applies to VA facilities and standardizes mental health certifications, improving veteran healthcare service quality through uniform professional standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3064: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3064 requires Oklahoma counties to use a new standardized form for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses when they purchase a new home, ensuring they maintain their property tax exemption. The form must confirm they previously qualified for the exemption on their old homestead, and county assessors must use it to update property records to reflect the new exempt status. This applies specifically to veterans who qualify under Oklahoma Constitution Sections 8E and 8F for their primary residence (homestead). The bill creates a clear process to avoid losing tax benefits during home purchases and ensures county officials send updated tax bills accordingly. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing tax relief under Oklahoma Constitution Sections 8E/8F.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures disabled veterans maintain property tax exemption upon home purchase, protecting an existing benefit under state law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 1970: Memorial bridges; designating the PV2 Earl Maggart Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

SB 1970 designates a specific bridge on State Highway 18 near Pawnee, Oklahoma (three and a half miles south of Pawnee over Camp Creek in Pawnee County) as the "PV2 Earl Maggart Memorial Bridge" to honor a veteran. The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name on the bridge. It has no substantive policy changes or financial impact, as it is purely a ceremonial naming designation. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via memorial bridge naming, aligning with recognition indicator under SUPPORT. No policy/financial impact but explicitly recognizes service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1082: Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; veterans; partial exemption; ballot title; filing.

This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1082) would create partial property tax exemptions for Oklahoma veterans with service-connected disabilities below 100%. It directly affects veterans honorably discharged from military service who have a disability rating of 10% to 99% and are certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill establishes specific exemption amounts based on disability percentage: $5,000 for 10-29%, $7,500 for 30-49%, $10,000 for 50-69%, and $12,000 for 70-99%. To qualify, applicants must prove Oklahoma residency and meet existing homestead exemption requirements. The measure requires voter approval as a constitutional amendment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions (up to $12,000) for veterans with service-connected disabilities, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities, reducing financial burden as a direct benefit expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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