Rep. Justin Humphrey

Maddy summaryHB 1148 strengthens whistleblower protections in Oklahoma by prohibiting retaliation against employees who report wrongdoing by state agencies, public entities, or private employers with supervisory roles. It makes retaliation - such as termination, demotion, or intimidation - a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and civil liability for economic, emotional, and mental harm, including punitive damages. Whistleblowers who successfully sue under this law are entitled to attorney fees and court costs, and violators are barred from holding public office or employment. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1333 requires Oklahoma courts to prioritize placing children for adoption with relatives (by blood, marriage, or adoption) who are willing, able, and eligible, before considering foster parents. If a foster parent has cared for a child for over a year, the court must give their adoption request "great weight" unless a relative is available and can provide a safe, stable home. The bill lists specific factors courts must consider, such as existing emotional bonds, family stability, and the child's long-term best interests, while clarifying that certain past issues (like minor charges or old, resolved Department of Human Services cases) do not automatically disqualify relatives. Courts must now document in writing why a relative placement was rejected in favor of foster parents. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1310 would rename Oklahoma's "Department of Corrections" to "Department of Corruption" in all state statutes, along with changing "Director of the Department of Corrections" to "Director of the Department of Corruption" and "State Board of Corrections" to "State Board of Corruption." This procedural bill only alters statutory terminology and does not change any policies, funding, or operations. The changes would take effect on November 1, 2025, as specified in the bill. The bill directly affects all legal references within Oklahoma's statutes that currently use the original department names.

Maddy summaryHB 1316 creates the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission to oversee and discipline district attorneys in Oklahoma. The commission, composed of eight members (five on an investigative panel and three on a hearing panel), has authority to investigate misconduct, issue disciplinary orders, and enforce standards for district attorneys. It requires specific qualifications for members, including ten years as an active Oklahoma Bar member for attorney appointees, and prohibits ex parte communications during disciplinary proceedings. This bill directly affects elected and appointed district attorneys by establishing a formal process for addressing misconduct or incapacity.

Maddy summaryHB 1342 establishes the Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2025, which serves as a formal title for future public health and safety legislation. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but instead provides a legal framework for citing and organizing related statutes. It becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and is not added to the Oklahoma Statutes code. This procedural measure affects state government administration by standardizing how public health and safety reforms are referenced in legal documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Oklahoma Corrections Act of 2025, a new legal framework for state correctional operations that will not be added to the official state statutes. The legislation establishes the act's name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025, without including specific operational provisions or changes to existing correctional policies. As a procedural measure, it primarily provides a formal citation for future correctional laws rather than implementing substantive policy changes. The bill affects the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and other state agencies involved in managing the state's correctional system.

Maddy summaryHB 1326 amends Oklahoma law to add a new exemption for "cockfighting between a live fowl and a robot," requiring that the robot must not harm the live bird. This directly affects individuals or entities participating in such robot-fowl events, as it removes criminal penalties for this specific activity under Oklahoma's current cockfighting prohibitions. The bill maintains existing exemptions for hunting with trained raptors and agricultural fowl production, and takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1341 dissolves Oklahoma's Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) effective January 1, 2026, transferring its responsibilities to other state agencies. It creates the temporary ODIN Task Force (15 members including agency leaders and legislative appointees) to research and recommend how to reassign OMES duties, with final recommendations due to the Legislature and Governor by November 1, 2025. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation. This directly affects state agencies handling OMES functions and the task force members, focusing on administrative restructuring rather than new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1344 allows Oklahoma prescribers to issue prescriptions for off-label medications (drugs approved by the FDA for one condition but used for another) when they obtain informed consent from patients or their representatives. It removes requirements for test results before prescribing and mandates that hospitals/pharmacies permit dispensing unless pharmacists/hospitals have documented moral/religious objections or safety concerns (like allergies). The bill provides liability immunity for providers who document good-faith, scientific objections to a specific patient's treatment in medical records. This directly affects prescribers, pharmacists, hospitals, and patients seeking off-label treatments for conditions like chronic illnesses or rare diseases.

Maddy summaryHB 1332 creates income tax credits for licensed emergency medical personnel in Oklahoma ambulance services, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2025. It provides specific credit amounts: $100 for emergency medical responders (EMR), $200 for emergency medical technicians (EMT), $400 for advanced/intermediate EMTs (AEMT), and $600 for paramedics. To qualify, personnel must maintain active Oklahoma licensure through the State Department of Health, and ambulance service administrators must attest to their current employment and licensure via an online submission form. The credit can be combined with other tax credits authorized by law. This bill directly affects licensed EMTs and paramedics working for Oklahoma ambulance services.