Rep. Brian Hill

Maddy summaryHB 2379, the "Doran Act of 2025," requires all health spas in Oklahoma to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. This applies to businesses offering fitness services like gyms, spas, martial arts schools, university fitness centers, and country clubs. The law mandates AEDs be accessible to staff and guests, with unstaffed locations needing visible signage showing the AED’s location and CPR instructions. Health spas cannot be sued over AED use unless they failed to purchase one or acted with gross negligence, and non-compliance makes service contracts voidable for customers. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1776, the "United States and Oklahoma Flag Display Rights Act of 2025," prohibits state and local government entities from banning the display of the U.S. or Oklahoma flag on their property. It specifically allows individuals to display either flag from their vehicle (including motorcycles) or handheld, provided the flag is displayed respectfully, unaltered, and without defacement. The law applies to all government-owned or -occupied property, such as parks, buildings, or public spaces. It does not restrict how governments display flags themselves, only prevents them from prohibiting private displays under these conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 2379, the Doran Act of 2025, requires all health spas in Oklahoma to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. This applies to facilities like fitness centers, massage studios, martial arts schools, university gyms, country clubs, and weight-loss services (excluding those without exercise facilities). The law mandates AEDs be placed for easy staff and guest access, with unstaffed locations needing 911 access and clear signs showing AED location and CPR instructions. Health spas cannot be sued for AED use/non-use unless they failed to purchase one or acted with gross negligence, and non-compliance makes service contracts voidable for customers. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 248 modifies how funds from real property sales (like state park land) are used for Oklahoma's tourism department. It clarifies that money from these sales must fund state park maintenance and capital projects, explicitly prohibiting use for employee salaries. The bill updates the statutory language for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. This change directly affects the department's budget management for state parks. The bill does not create new funding but refines existing fund usage rules.

Maddy summarySB 58 creates Oklahoma's First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act, providing resident tuition waivers at state colleges for eligible first responders. It directly affects peace officers (per 21 O.S. §648), fire department members (volunteer or paid), and licensed emergency medical technicians (per 63 O.S. §1-2505). Eligible students can receive tuition waivers for up to five years or until degree completion, whichever comes first, but only after exhausting other state or federal aid. The program requires applications verifying eligibility and maintaining academic standards at participating Oklahoma higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 2395 expands Oklahoma's early childhood education programs to include 3-year-olds, requiring school districts to offer voluntary half-day (2.5 hours) or full-day (6 hours) programs for children aged 3-5. It mandates certified early childhood educators in all such programs, sets developmentally appropriate learning standards (not academic), and requires private providers contracting with schools to meet certification and salary standards. Families of eligible children in districts without programs may transfer to districts with capacity, with funding tied to State Aid calculations. The bill directly affects school districts, early childhood providers, and families of 3- to 5-year-olds.

Maddy summarySB 58 creates a tuition waiver program for Oklahoma residents pursuing degrees directly related to first responder careers. It specifically benefits peace officers, fire department members (volunteer or paid), and licensed emergency medical technicians who enroll in eligible degree programs at Oklahoma public colleges. The waiver covers resident tuition for up to five years or until degree completion, whichever occurs first, and only applies after other state or federal financial aid is exhausted. This program aims to support recruitment and retention in public safety fields by reducing education costs for current and aspiring first responders.

Maddy summaryHB 2395 expands Oklahoma's early childhood education programs to include three-year-olds, requiring school districts to offer certified teacher-led half-day or full-day programs for children aged 3-5. It sets standards for developmentally appropriate learning (not academic focus), mandates teacher certification, and ensures free access for eligible children in districts with available capacity. The bill also establishes funding rules for State Aid calculations based on program enrollment and requires coordination with Head Start programs. This directly affects school districts, early childhood educators, and families with 3-5 year olds seeking preschool access.

Maddy summaryHB 2371 proposes funding pilot programs for school districts to use AI software on school-issued devices as a safety tool, without direct student surveillance. The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the State Department of Education to fund AI programs that analyze device activity (via existing web filtering systems) to assess student safety, readiness to learn, and well-being, using data already collected for compliance. It creates a dedicated revolving fund in the state treasury to cover costs like software, equipment, and personnel for these voluntary pilot programs, which can be implemented at the district or school level. The bill would take effect November 1, 2025, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 2382 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services to verify SNAP (food assistance) eligibility through regular data-sharing with state agencies, including lottery commissions (for $3,000+ winnings), health departments, tax authorities, and employment agencies. It mandates monthly reviews of income/residency changes, prohibits applying income standards stricter than federal law, and requires public reporting of fraud investigations and improper payments. The bill directly affects SNAP households by tightening eligibility checks and fraud monitoring. It also directs inspections of retailers accepting EBT cards to detect benefit trafficking. These provisions aim to ensure SNAP benefits align with federal nutrition support goals.