Rep. Tim Turner

Maddy summaryHB 1990 amends Oklahoma's firearm law (21 O.S. 21, Section 1283) to clarify restrictions on firearm possession. It specifically allows individuals with a full pardon for nonviolent felonies to regain firearm rights, while maintaining prohibitions for: convicted felons (without pardon), people on felony probation, delinquent children/youthful offenders (for 10 years after adjudication), and illegal aliens. The bill also defines key terms like "altered toy pistol" and "sawed-off shotgun" to clarify enforcement. This amendment takes effect November 1, 2025, and directly affects restricted groups by defining their firearm access under state law.

Maddy summarySB 599 modifies Oklahoma's criminal penalties for offenses against children, specifically increasing punishments for sexual abuse and exploitation. It mandates a minimum 25-year prison sentence for anyone convicted of child sexual abuse or exploitation involving a child under 12, while maintaining maximum life imprisonment. The bill also requires post-prison supervision for certain offenders sentenced to two or more years in prison. It applies to all individuals responsible for a child's welfare (like parents or caregivers) who commit these crimes, and clarifies that consent is never a defense. The law became effective after the governor approved it on May 22, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 599 amends Oklahoma's criminal code to increase penalties for offenses against children under 12. It mandates a minimum 25-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse or exploitation of children under 12, replacing previous sentencing ranges. The bill also requires mandatory post-prison supervision for certain convictions and eliminates consent as a defense in all child abuse cases. This directly affects individuals convicted of sexual offenses against children, particularly those involving victims under 12 years old. The law applies to all children under 18 and was approved by the governor on May 22, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 697 establishes a new "medical marijuana transporter license" in Oklahoma, allowing specific entities - like licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and logistics companies - to legally transport medical marijuana products. It requires transporters to use a digital tracking system for all shipments, store products in secure facilities, and follow strict vehicle safety rules (including GPS tracking, locked containers, and driver-inaccessible storage). The bill also creates a separate "transporter agent" license for employees, requiring background checks and a $25 annual fee. These changes directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will enforce the new rules. The bill aims to standardize and regulate transportation logistics within the state’s medical marijuana system.

Maddy summarySB 697 establishes a new "medical marijuana transporter license" category in Oklahoma for businesses moving medical marijuana products between facilities. It requires licensees to use a seed-to-sale tracking system, transport products in GPS-equipped locked containers labeled "Medical Marijuana," and maintain secure storage facilities. The bill also creates a $25 annual "transporter agent" license for employees handling shipments, with requirements including background checks and state residency verification. This directly affects medical marijuana businesses, research facilities, and logistics providers needing to transport products within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1996 updates notice requirements for unclaimed property in criminal cases. It specifically exempts sheriff's offices from sending first-class mail notices when the property is held as inmate commissary. This change applies directly to law enforcement agencies managing property from incarcerated individuals. The bill became law on May 19, 2025, without the Governor's signature, modifying the existing process for notifying property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 1996 updates criminal procedure rules concerning the disposal of unclaimed personal property. The bill modifies the requirements for providing written notice to owners of such property. Specifically, it exempts sheriff's offices from needing to send notice by first-class mail for unclaimed personal property held as inmate commissary funds. This change affects how law enforcement agencies manage and notify individuals about unclaimed property, particularly in cases involving inmate funds.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1993 amends existing Oklahoma law concerning the crime of eluding a peace officer. The bill clarifies and expands the circumstances under which eluding an officer constitutes a felony offense. It specifies that eluding an officer is a misdemeanor, but becomes a felony if the act endangers any other person or causes an accident resulting in great bodily injury. "Great bodily injury" is defined as harm causing a substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss of bodily function. This act will become effective on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 398 amends Oklahoma's Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act to clarify administrative procedures for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. It requires registrants (like pharmacies or labs handling controlled substances) to request an administrative hearing within 30 days of receiving an "order to show cause," or their violations are deemed admitted. The bill limits court jurisdiction for registration disputes to Oklahoma County, allows immediate registration suspensions without a hearing during public safety emergencies, and caps daily administrative penalties at $5,000 for violations. These changes streamline enforcement while providing clearer timelines and boundaries for regulatory actions.