Rep. Derrick Hildebrant

Maddy summaryHB 1079, the "Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act," requires Oklahoma health care providers to give patients written information before administering any vaccine. This includes a full list of vaccine ingredients (per CDC standards), details on development/testing, and a comprehensive summary of all known risks (from clinical trials, VAERS data, and ethical considerations), along with exemption options and VICP information. Providers must obtain written consent acknowledging receipt of this information, and patients must be given time to ask questions. Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident, and signed consent records must be kept for seven years under HIPAA protections. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 328 creates the "Promote Child Thriving Act," providing a state income tax credit for married biological parents. It offers $500 per child under 18 if parents are married and living together, or $1,000 per child if parents were married before the child's birth. To qualify, parents must be legally married, listed on the child's birth certificate or custodial, and reside together for at least six months (with limited exceptions). The credit is non-refundable, may be carried forward for up to 10 years if unused, and requires sworn attestation of biological relationship and marital status when claimed.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 establishes the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2025" as a new legal title for the state's revenue and taxation laws. The bill does not change any existing tax rates, deductions, or filing requirements, but instead serves as a formal naming convention for the legislation. It will take effect on November 1, 2025, and applies to all state revenue and taxation matters covered under this act.

Maddy summaryHB 1079, the "Vaccine Transparency and Informed Consent Act," requires Oklahoma healthcare providers to give patients a written disclosure before administering any vaccine. This document must detail all vaccine ingredients (per CDC standards), development history, all known risks (including short/long-term side effects from clinical trials and VAERS data), ethical considerations (like fetal tissue use), exemption options, and information about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Providers must obtain written patient consent acknowledging they received this information, reviewed it, and understand their right to accept, decline, or defer the vaccine. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $5,000 per incident for failing to secure consent, with repeat offenses risking professional license action. The bill directly affects healthcare providers who administer vaccines in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 1473 creates tax parity for Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) in Oklahoma by allowing residents to deduct qualifying HCSM expenses from their state income tax. It directly affects Oklahoma residents who are active members of an HCSM for at least one month during the tax year, including self-employed individuals, employees with employer-paid HCSM contributions (treated as tax-free benefits), and those paying for themselves or dependents. The bill establishes a deduction from adjusted gross income for qualifying expenses, requires documentation to claim the deduction, and specifies that funds received from HCSMs for medical costs are tax-free. Penalties include repayment of improperly claimed taxes, $500 fines per offense, and a three-year ineligibility period for fraud. The law takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1661 establishes the name "Elections Act of 2025" for future election-related legislation and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. This is a purely procedural bill with no substantive policy changes to voting rules, election administration, or voter requirements. It directly affects the legislative process by creating a named framework for future election laws, but does not alter current election procedures. The bill has no impact on voters, election officials, or existing election laws.

Maddy summarySB 328 creates a new income tax credit for married Oklahoma taxpayers with dependent children. The credit is claimed using a form from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, is non-refundable, and can be carried forward if unused in a tax year. This policy directly affects married couples filing jointly with dependents, providing a specific tax reduction as a financial incentive for families raising children in a marital household. The bill does not alter existing tax rates or create new obligations beyond the credit mechanism.

Maddy summaryHB 1659, the "Promote Child Thriving Act," creates an income tax credit for married biological parents of children under 18. It provides $500 per child for those living at home with married parents, or $1,000 per child if the parents were married before the child's birth. To qualify, parents must be legally married for the entire tax year, reside with the child for at least six months (with exceptions for military deployment or newborns), and be listed as biological parents on the birth certificate. The credit cannot reduce tax liability below zero and may be carried forward for up to 10 years if unused. This policy directly affects married couples raising biological children in Oklahoma.