Rep. Justin Humphrey

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally initiates the impeachment process against Dustin Rowe, the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The bill alleges that Rowe willfully neglected his duties and engaged in corruption related to grand jury proceedings in Payne County. By passing this resolution, the Oklahoma House of Representatives approves the articles of impeachment, which is the required first step before the Senate can conduct a trial to remove the official from office.

Maddy summarySB 1009 defines a "basin integrity study" in Oklahoma law as a scientific study to determine sustainable water flows for specific river basins during certain seasons. These studies must consider water needs for agriculture, environmental protection, tourism, and community development, but explicitly state they cannot revoke private water rights or interfere with existing water permits. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, and serves only to clarify terminology for future water management efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 3122 strengthens whistleblower protections in Oklahoma by making retaliation against employees who report wrongdoing a punishable offense. It defines retaliation as actions like termination, demotion, or intimidation by public officials, employers, or supervisors, with penalties including up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The bill also allows whistleblowers to sue for economic and emotional damages, plus attorney fees, if they successfully prove retaliation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3119 extends the deadline for filing health care liability claims (like malpractice or negligence cases) in Oklahoma when a claimant or their attorney reasonably believed a federal law (specifically the PREP Act) blocked filing. It allows claims to be filed up to one year after that "good faith belief" ends, applying only to claims arising on or after February 1, 2020. The bill clarifies that the deadline pause doesn’t revive claims already barred before the law took effect and requires courts to interpret it broadly to preserve access to justice when federal rules were mistakenly thought to apply. This directly affects patients or their attorneys who delayed filing due to a reasonable, but later incorrect, belief that federal immunity prevented their case.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Prisons and Reformatories Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms - only establishes the act's title and effective date. The bill does not create new rules, affect inmates or prison operations, or alter existing laws. As a naming resolution, it has no direct impact on policy or affected parties. The bill is purely procedural and non-substantive.

Maddy summaryHJR 1049 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Oklahoma courts to base decisions solely on U.S. and state laws, common law, and the law of other U.S. states (if necessary), while explicitly prohibiting the use of international law or Sharia law. If approved by voters, this amendment would change the Oklahoma Constitution to mandate that courts do not consider Sharia law (Islamic law) or international law in any judicial ruling, including cases of first impression. The amendment would apply to all Oklahoma courts, including district courts and specialized courts like the Court of Criminal Appeals. The resolution also provides the ballot title that would be used for the voter referendum on this amendment.

Maddy summaryHB 3120 updates Oklahoma's criminal procedure law to use gender-neutral language throughout Section 952, which outlines grounds for granting new trials. It replaces terms like "his or her" with inclusive language, affecting all criminal defendants and courts handling trial appeals. The bill makes no substantive changes to the legal standards for new trials - such as jury misconduct, new evidence, or procedural errors - only revising the statutory wording. It becomes effective November 1, 2026. This is a procedural language update, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 3124 prevents Oklahoma's Department of Agriculture from requiring livestock RFID tags for USDA-mandated disease traceability (per 9 C.F.R. §86.4). It directs the Department to negotiate interstate compacts with beef-producing states to allow tag-free livestock sales, requiring these compacts to be submitted to legislative leaders for ratification. The bill directly affects Oklahoma livestock producers and sellers who would have faced the RFID requirement under federal rules. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and ensures no state law blocks these compacts.

Maddy summaryHB 3125 is a procedural bill that names the "Open Records Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not alter existing open records procedures or create new requirements - it only provides a formal title and implementation date for the existing Open Records Act. This bill directly affects Oklahoma state agencies and the public by formally designating the law's name and timing for compliance. The summary is limited to these procedural details, as the bill contains no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 3123 would hold news media outlets - including national, local, social media, and information platforms - liable for intentionally distributing false news meant to mislead or promote political views. The Attorney General could file lawsuits on behalf of Oklahoma citizens, seeking actual damages (including profits from false reports) and punitive damages of at least $500 per report. Exceptions cover satire, parody, and content protected under federal Section 230 (which shields platforms for user-generated content). The bill, introduced in 2026, would take effect November 1, 2026.