Rep. Justin Humphrey

Maddy summaryHB 1318, introduced by Representative Humphrey on February 3, 2025, creates the "Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Business Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2025" to establish a new regulatory framework for medical marijuana businesses in Oklahoma. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for its provisions. It directly affects licensed medical marijuana businesses by creating a new regulatory structure, though specific mechanisms for "efficiency" are not detailed in the provided text. This procedural bill is currently in early legislative stages (first reading) and does not amend existing medical marijuana laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1327 prohibits students who identify as or act like imaginary animals (commonly called "furries") from participating in school curriculum or activities. The bill requires parents or guardians to pick up such students from school, or mandates animal control services to remove them. It applies directly to students engaging in this specific behavior at Oklahoma schools and takes effect November 1, 2025. The legislation does not address other student behaviors or provide exceptions for educational or therapeutic contexts. This bill is currently in committee review after its first reading in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1238 prevents Oklahoma from requiring livestock producers to use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for federal animal disease traceability, which is mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill directly affects Oklahoma cattle ranchers and livestock sellers by removing a state-level tag requirement. It directs the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to negotiate agreements (compacts) with other beef-producing states to allow tag-free livestock sales across state lines. These compacts must be submitted to state legislative leaders for ratification. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1306 expands penalties for adults who encourage minors to join criminal gangs or foreign terrorist organizations. It makes it a felony to recruit, solicit, or encourage minors to participate in gang activities, with penalties including up to 5 years in prison for first offenses and 5-10 years for repeat violations. The bill also defines "criminal street gangs" as groups of five or more committing specific crimes (like robbery, drug trafficking, or violence) and reclassifies gang-related offenses as public nuisances. This directly affects adults who facilitate minor runaways or gang involvement, and gang members committing the enumerated crimes.

Maddy summaryHB 1315, known as the Family Preservation Act of 2025, establishes a new law in Oklahoma that is not added to the state statutes. The bill does not create new legal requirements or change existing policies but serves as a formal designation for a future legislative initiative. It was introduced by Representative Humphrey and is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025. At this stage, the bill has only been read twice in the House and has not yet been assigned to a committee for further review.

Maddy summaryHB 1328 increases the salary of Oklahoma game wardens employed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for at least six months. It mandates a 20% pay raise based on their June 20, 2025 salary, effective July 1, 2025. The bill applies directly to all qualifying game wardens and includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage. This is a concrete compensation change with no additional provisions or program requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1329 increases compensation for Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation park rangers. It requires a 20% salary raise for all park rangers employed for at least six months by June 20, 2025, effective July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects current park rangers meeting the employment duration requirement. It establishes a specific percentage-based pay increase without additional eligibility criteria or program changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1326 amends Oklahoma law to add a new exemption allowing cockfighting between a live fowl and a robot, provided the robot does not harm the live fowl. This directly affects individuals or entities participating in cockfighting activities by legalizing robot-assisted contests under specific conditions. The bill updates Section 1692.9 of the Oklahoma Statutes to include this exemption, which becomes effective November 1, 2025. It is a procedural change to existing cockfighting exemptions, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1313 reduces penalties for misdemeanor cockfighting offenses in Oklahoma. It amends Section 1692.8 of state law to lower maximum fines: first offenses now carry a $500 maximum fine (down from higher previous amounts), second offenses $1,000, and third or subsequent offenses $2,000. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of facilitating cockfights, such as those who provide equipment, advertise events, or serve as referees. The changes apply to violations under Sections 1692.2, 1692.3, and 1692.4, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1449, the Vaccine Mandate Prohibition Act, bans covered entities - including state agencies, hospitals, schools, and businesses receiving public funds - from requiring SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 vaccines for employment, licensure, education, or access to facilities. It also prohibits discrimination against unvaccinated employees and shields compliant entities from civil liability related to vaccine exposure claims. The bill directly affects employers, educational institutions, and healthcare providers that previously enforced vaccine mandates. It takes immediate effect under an emergency declaration, removing legal barriers for entities to stop requiring such vaccines.