Rep. Collin Duel

Maddy summaryHB 3505 establishes the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. The bill sets its effective date for November 1, 2026, and does not describe specific procedural changes to civil court processes. This procedural bill directly affects Oklahoma's civil court system by formally naming the legislation and establishing its implementation timeline. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 3495 makes it illegal for anyone to act as a "straw person" to purchase property in Oklahoma on behalf of a foreign national. It defines a "straw person" as someone who buys property for a foreigner to conceal their identity or bypass restrictions. Violators face felony charges punishable by up to two years in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2052 requires commercial motor vehicle operators in Oklahoma to carry specific identification, such as a valid driver's license and vehicle details, while operating their vehicles. This bill directly affects commercial drivers and trucking operations by making failure to possess required ID a violation punishable by an administrative fine. Key provisions include updating traffic enforcement procedures to mandate ID verification during stops and creating clear administrative penalties for non-compliance. The law modifies existing traffic statutes (47 O.S. Sections 6-111, 6-126.1, and 6-126.2) to standardize enforcement and fines for this specific offense. It does not change release-on-personal-recognizance rules for traffic violations but adds ID possession as a new requirement for commercial drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 3502 modifies Oklahoma's adoption eligibility rules and defines abuse under the Children's Code. It prohibits denying adoption placements or delaying adoptions based on an adoptive parent's refusal to support a child's gender transition. The bill explicitly states that raising or referring to a child using their biological sex (e.g., birth-assigned gender) does not constitute abuse or neglect under state law. These changes directly affect adoptive parents, children in foster care, and child welfare agencies in Oklahoma. The bill amends specific sections of Oklahoma Statutes related to adoption, abuse definitions, and child endangerment.

Maddy summaryHB 3515 establishes the "Oklahoma Business Entities Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill specifies that this act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it remains a standalone legislative measure rather than being integrated into the state's permanent legal code. This procedural bill does not alter business entity laws or create new requirements for businesses, as it solely names the act and defines its implementation timeline.

Maddy summaryHB 3503 requires Oklahoma prosecutors to disclose specific evidence to criminal defendants within 30 days of their initial court appearance. It mandates disclosure of witness information, law enforcement reports, statements from the accused or codefendants, expert test results, and all evidence that could help the defense (like impeachment evidence or information reducing charges). The bill also adds a 30-day advance notice requirement for prosecutors planning to use jailhouse informants, including their criminal history and any deals offered. This bill directly affects defendants, prosecutors, and law enforcement in criminal cases by expanding and clarifying disclosure obligations under Oklahoma law.

Maddy summaryHB 3508 establishes the Oklahoma Corporations Reform Act of 2026 as a new legal title for future corporate legislation in the state. The bill does not create new corporate rules or change existing laws but instead provides a formal name and citation for upcoming reforms. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for when any laws under this act would take effect. This procedural measure affects the Oklahoma legislature by organizing how future corporate regulations will be referenced and applied.

Maddy summaryHB 3513 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Property Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not establish new property laws or change existing regulations. The bill simply creates a formal title for future property-related legislation and specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2026. This is a naming and timing measure with no substantive policy provisions or direct impact on residents or property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 3511 establishes the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" as a new, uncodified legal framework. The bill names the act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not change existing criminal procedure laws or create new substantive requirements. This is a procedural bill solely for naming and scheduling the act's implementation. The bill has not yet advanced beyond initial committee referral.

Maddy summaryThis bill names a new "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new criminal laws or change existing punishments; instead, it establishes the name for a future criminal code. The act itself will not be codified (included) in Oklahoma's official statutes. This is purely a procedural naming bill with no direct impact on current legal standards or affected individuals.