Maddy summarySB 2172 bans owning, selling, transferring, or breeding primates in Oklahoma, except for research facilities, licensed primate sanctuaries (with strict no-commercial-use rules), zoos with federal licenses, temporary sheltering by animal shelters, or veterinary care. Existing owners must register with local authorities by May 2027, pay a $20 annual fee, carry $250,000 insurance, and follow safety plans to avoid penalties. Violations allow law enforcement to seize primates and place them in sanctuaries or approved facilities, with courts reviewing cases within 10 business days. The bill directly affects private primate owners, breeders, and facilities handling primates, while prioritizing enforcement through local animal control and state officers.
Rep. Josh Cantrell
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Maddy summarySB 1323 designates the interchange of Interstate 35 and State Highway 32 in Marietta, Love County, as the "Sheriff Marty Grisham Memorial Interchange." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name at the interchange. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and has no substantive policy changes beyond this naming designation.
Maddy summarySB 1220 designates the interchange of Interstate 35 and Blue Bell Road in Springer, Carter County, as the "Terry Walker Memorial Interchange." The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to install permanent markers bearing this name at the interchange. This is a procedural designation with no substantive policy changes, effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1276 amends Oklahoma's Weigh Station Act to expand the Corporation Commission's role in enforcing commercial vehicle regulations. It requires the Commission to operate all weigh stations 18-20 hours daily (when funds allow), sets specific enforcement radii around stations (7 miles for standard stations, 25 miles for ports of entry), and mandates North American Standard inspections be conducted only by certified personnel. The bill directly affects trucking companies and commercial motor vehicle operators by standardizing inspection locations and certification. It also authorizes joint enforcement with highway patrols and sheriffs, while requiring the Commission to minimize duplicate inspections for compliant carriers.
Maddy summaryHB 3887 removes a 30-day limit requiring physical therapists to obtain a doctor's referral for patient care in Oklahoma. It allows physical therapists (including those working directly for employers) to provide treatment without a referral for up to 30 days, after which a referral from a physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, or advanced nurse is required. The bill specifically exempts care for children under federal education laws (IDEA/Section 504) and allows physical therapists to offer wellness/prevention services without referrals. It does not change requirements for students, federal employees, or prevent physical therapists from performing screening or educational services. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3884, the "Providers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026," requires all Oklahoma assisted living facilities to post a written bill of rights outlining specific protections for the facilities themselves. The bill grants providers key rights, including the ability to terminate resident contracts for just cause (with 30 days' notice) or immediately for health/safety reasons, file complaints without retaliation, and access confidential resident information for placement assessments. It also ensures facilities can refuse uncontracted services, maintain a safe environment free of weapons/drugs, and be informed about resident histories or external care arrangements. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3894 is a procedural bill that names the "Cities and Towns Act of 2026" and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it solely establishes the act's official name and specifies November 1, 2026, as the effective date. This bill has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond formal naming. It is currently in committee referral after its introduction on February 2, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3899, titled the "Oklahoma Medical Transportation Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date without creating new policy. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not establish new regulations, funding, or direct obligations for any group; it solely serves as a formal designation for future medical transportation-related legislation. The bill is currently in committee review after being introduced on February 2, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3898 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or changes to public health or safety laws, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. It serves only as a formal title for future legislation without outlining specific mechanisms or affecting any individuals or entities. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process (first reading, referred to Rules committee).
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Transportation Modernization Act of 2026 as a new legal framework for future transportation-related legislation in Oklahoma. It does not create any specific transportation programs or funding changes but instead sets the stage for future laws by giving the act a formal name and citation. The bill becomes effective on November 1, 2026, and is currently in its early legislative stages with no substantive policy provisions beyond its naming and effective date.