Rep. Collin Duel

Maddy summaryHB 3496 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" for future legislation related to criminal law. It specifies that this act will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new criminal laws or alter existing punishments; it serves only as a naming convention for future legislation. This is a technical procedural measure with no direct impact on current criminal statutes or affected individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 3512 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Oklahoma Probate Procedure Act of 2026" as a noncodified law (meaning it won't be added to the state's official statutes). It sets the effective date for the act as November 1, 2026. This bill does not change existing probate procedures or directly affect any individuals or entities, as it solely names the act and specifies its implementation date. The bill is in early stages, having been introduced on February 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3514 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Property Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not describe any substantive property law changes or provisions. The bill only establishes the act's name and implementation date without detailing new requirements, procedures, or affected parties. As introduced, it serves as a placeholder for future property-related legislation. No concrete policy changes are described in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHB 3504 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Cities and Towns Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific entities; it only provides a formal title and implementation timeline for the bill itself. As a non-codified act, it contains no substantive legislative provisions or mechanisms. This is purely a naming and scheduling measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 3517 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not establish new criminal laws or punishments but formally creates the act's name and effective timeline. The bill is not codified in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it won't become part of the state's legal code. This is a routine administrative step for legislative naming, not a substantive policy change. The bill is currently in early committee review after introduction.

Maddy summaryHB 3506, titled the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026," establishes a new procedural rule for civil cases in Oklahoma that will not be included in the official Oklahoma Statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this uncodified rule. The bill itself does not describe specific substantive changes to civil procedure but creates a standalone procedural framework. As a noncodified act, it directly affects court procedures in Oklahoma civil cases starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3507 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Congressional and Legislative Districts Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy changes or redistricting mechanisms - only establishing the bill's title and effective date. The bill does not affect any specific groups, alter district boundaries, or create new voting rules. As a naming and effective date measure, it has no direct policy impact beyond formal designation. This is a standard procedural step with no operational provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1562 creates specialized business courts in Oklahoma County and Tulsa County (for cities with populations over 500,000) to handle complex commercial litigation. It establishes these courts within existing district courts, sets business court judges' salaries equal to regular district court judges ($145,567 annually), and specifies their locations. The bill also modifies court personnel rules to include business court-specific roles like law clerks and secretary-bailiffs. This directly affects businesses and legal parties involved in high-tech commercial disputes in those two counties.

Maddy summaryHB 1563 allows criminal defendants to subpoena specific records from law enforcement and businesses in Oklahoma. It permits defendants to request body camera footage, traffic videos, incident reports, or security camera recordings covering the time of the alleged crime from businesses or commercial entities. The bill includes safeguards: law enforcement can object if records involve juvenile confidentiality, ongoing investigations, or informant privacy, and requires strict fee limits ($0.25/page for copies). This directly affects criminal defendants seeking evidence, while balancing access with protections for sensitive information.

Maddy summaryHB 1562 creates specialized business courts in Oklahoma County and Tulsa County (for cities over 500,000 population) to handle complex commercial disputes. It sets business court judges' salaries equal to regular district court judges ($145,567 annually) and requires each business court to have a law clerk and secretary-bailiff. The bill directly affects businesses involved in high-tech commercial litigation and the Oklahoma court system by establishing dedicated case management for these disputes. It modifies court rules to exclude business courts from standard venue requirements and specifies staffing and compensation for business court operations.