Rep. Collin Duel

Maddy summaryHB 1568 restricts access to grand jury transcripts to prevent misuse. It requires court approval for releasing transcripts to defense attorneys, prosecutors, or witnesses, and prohibits using them in unrelated civil cases. The bill mandates sealed court filings for transcript requests and closed hearings unless public interest outweighs secrecy needs. Violating these rules is a misdemeanor, and the law explicitly bans attorneys from using transcripts to benefit or harm parties in civil cases related to the original investigation. This directly affects legal teams, witnesses, and courts handling criminal and related civil proceedings.

Maddy summaryHB 1568 restricts access to and disclosure of grand jury transcripts in Oklahoma criminal cases. It requires court approval for defense attorneys, prosecutors, or the attorney general to obtain transcripts (with the state covering costs for indigent defendants) and prohibits sharing transcripts with others without judicial permission. The bill limits transcript use to specific criminal proceedings, civil asset forfeiture tied to an indictment, or witness preparation for trial, banning their use in unrelated civil cases. Violating these restrictions is punishable as a misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryHB 1569 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma State Government Act of 2025" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It does not create new laws or policy changes, as it specifies the act shall not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only as a formal naming and scheduling measure for future legislative reference. The references to "foreign adversary" and "lobbyist" in the bill title do not appear in the actual text and are not part of this bill's provisions. This is a standard administrative act with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1567 is a procedural bill that establishes the "Oklahoma Physician Assistants Act of 2025" as the official title for related legislation. It specifies the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes (meaning it won’t be included in the state’s main law books) and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. The bill does not change any existing regulations or requirements for physician assistants; it only provides formal naming and procedural details for future legislation. This is a routine administrative measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1570 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2025. It does not establish new substantive civil procedure rules or alter existing laws. The bill is purely administrative, creating a title for future legislation without changing any legal processes or affecting specific individuals or entities. As a naming and effective date bill, it has no direct policy impact beyond its procedural designation.

Maddy summaryHB 1569 establishes the name "Oklahoma State Government Act of 2025" for reference purposes but specifies it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for this naming provision. It contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms affecting foreign adversaries, lobbyists, or state government operations, as the title suggests. This is a purely procedural naming act with no direct impact on constituents or policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1567, titled the "Oklahoma Physician Assistants Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that formally names the legislation and sets its effective date. It does not change any existing laws or regulations governing physician assistants; instead, it establishes the bill's official title and specifies November 1, 2025, as its effective date. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or new requirements for physician assistants or their practice. This is a naming and procedural measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1570 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2025" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. It does not change any substantive civil procedure rules but creates a new non-codified act (meaning it won't be included in Oklahoma's official statutes). The bill only establishes the title and effective date for future civil procedure reforms. It directly affects how future civil procedure legislation may be formally referenced, not how lawsuits are handled. This is a naming and procedural act with no substantive policy changes described in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 2741 establishes the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act to provide a legal pathway for vulnerable adults and incapacitated persons to file civil lawsuits against individuals who abuse, neglect, or exploit them. The bill defines specific terms such as "vulnerable adult" and "caretaker" to clarify who is protected and who may be held accountable, while also outlining what constitutes abuse, exploitation, neglect, and personal degradation. It requires that legal representatives for these individuals prioritize their self-reliance and encourage their participation in legal decisions whenever possible. Additionally, the law ensures that the duty to report suspected abuse to authorities remains unchanged and does not replace existing mandatory reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill updates the state's rules for how quickly criminal trials must begin and establishes a system for courts to review delays. It requires judges to automatically schedule a hearing if a person held in jail is not tried within nine months or if someone on bail is not tried within 18 months. During these hearings, the court will examine specific reasons for delays, such as the defendant's actions, unavailability of witnesses, or court resource issues. If the court determines the state has not acted with due diligence and no valid reason exists for the delay, the charges must be dismissed. The law also clarifies when the trial clock restarts after a mistrial or appeal and sets a schedule for courts to continue monitoring pending cases.