Rep. Collin Duel

Maddy summaryHB 1563 allows criminal defendants to request specific video and record evidence from businesses and law enforcement agencies related to their case. It permits access to body camera footage, traffic camera videos, incident reports, and sobriety test recordings within a reasonable timeframe before, during, or after the alleged crime. The bill sets clear limits: defendants cannot use this process to obtain witness testimony outside court, and it caps copying fees (max $0.25/page for standard copies, $25 per recording). It also requires businesses to redact sensitive information like juvenile records or ongoing investigations and mandates that subpoenas avoid imposing undue burden on the recipient.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Oklahoma's minimum wage calculation by allowing employers to count up to 50% of tips, meals, or lodging toward meeting the state's minimum wage requirement, provided the base cash wage meets federal standards (29 C.F.R. § 531.50(a)(1)). It directly affects tipped workers (like restaurant staff) and their employers when Oklahoma's minimum wage exceeds the federal rate. The key provision updates how wages are computed, ensuring employers cannot reduce cash wages below federal thresholds while crediting qualifying non-cash compensation. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 250, the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act, allows employers to use an alternative method for calculating minimum wage for certain workers under specific circumstances, such as tipped employees or in designated industries. It directly affects employers and workers in these covered categories by providing flexibility in wage computation beyond the standard minimum wage rate. The bill establishes a clear process for this alternative calculation while ensuring compliance with state wage laws. It became effective on May 26, 2025, without requiring the Governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2836, now law as of May 15, 2025, establishes clear procedures for Oklahoma veterans who choose to pay for services instead of using free state or federal veterans' assistance. The bill requires veterans to provide a written waiver acknowledging they understand free services are available through the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs or federally chartered organizations, and that they are voluntarily selecting paid help. This waiver must be signed, state the veteran's awareness of free options, and be retained by the service provider for one year for potential review by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. The law directly affects veterans opting for paid assistance, ensuring transparency in their decision to forgo free government-provided support.

Maddy summaryHB 2836 establishes guidelines for veterans in Oklahoma who choose to pay for services, even when free assistance is available. It allows veterans to voluntarily waive their right to free services by signing a written document. This waiver must confirm the veteran understands free services are available from the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs and other federally chartered organizations, and that they are opting for paid assistance. Service providers are required to retain these signed waivers for one year for potential review by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office.

Maddy summaryHB 1566, known as "Neil's Law," establishes the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act (OEAA) to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. The law defines vulnerable adults as individuals 18+ who cannot manage their financial or health needs due to mental illness, disability, or other impairments, and creates a civil right for them (or their legal representatives) to sue abusers or exploiters. Key provisions include clear definitions of abuse, exploitation, and neglect; court requirements to encourage vulnerable adults' participation in decisions; and ensuring legal claims survive the vulnerable adult's death. The law does not replace mandatory reporting obligations to Adult Protective Services for suspected abuse.

Maddy summaryHB 1566, also known as "Neil's Law" and the "Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act," creates a new civil action in Oklahoma for incapacitated persons and vulnerable adults. This bill allows these individuals, often through their legal representatives, to sue those who have abused, neglected, or exploited them. It defines what constitutes abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as well as who is considered an incapacitated or vulnerable adult. The act aims to protect the rights of these individuals and encourage their maximum self-reliance and independence.

Maddy summarySB 630 expands Oklahoma's legal definition of rape to include new scenarios involving vulnerable individuals. It specifically makes it rape when a person under 20 engages in sexual intercourse with a school employee (including contractors) while a student at an elementary, secondary, or vocational school. The bill also adds rape charges for sexual acts between a foster youth (19 or younger) and a foster parent or applicant, or between a victim in state custody and a foster parent or agency employee. These changes directly affect minors and individuals under legal custody or supervision who interact with authority figures in educational or care settings. The law becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 630 amends Oklahoma's existing laws regarding rape by expanding the scope of the offense. It adds a new circumstance to the definition of rape, specifically addressing situations involving students and employees of higher education institutions. Under this bill, sexual intercourse is considered rape if the victim is a secondary school student concurrently enrolled at an institution of higher education, and the perpetrator is an employee of that institution. The bill also defines what constitutes an "employee of an institution of higher education" for this section. This change is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 200 clarifies procedures for handling estate funds when beneficiaries cannot be located or are minors. It requires executors or administrators to apply to court for specific instructions if money must be paid to a minor without a guardian within 90 days, an unknown beneficiary who won't claim funds within 90 days, or a deceased beneficiary during probate. The bill mandates that funds be deposited with the county treasurer in a state bank for a specified term (ending at age 18 for minors or when a guardian is appointed), with automatic release upon those conditions. It also specifies that unclaimed funds over $100 must be invested in insured accounts after 30 days, with full payment upon claim. The law became effective November 1, 2025.