Rep. Josh West

Maddy summarySB 670 requires health care providers to complete specific continuing education on mental health screening as part of their ongoing training. This applies directly to licensed health care professionals who provide patient care, such as doctors, nurses, and counselors. The bill mandates that this training include standardized mental health screening protocols to be integrated into routine patient evaluations. It does not create new funding or insurance requirements, but instead sets a professional development standard for current providers. The bill is currently pending in committee after passing a committee review with amendments.

Maddy summarySB 670 requires certain health care providers to complete specific continuing education, including mandated mental health screening training. This bill directly affects licensed health care professionals who must fulfill this education requirement as part of their ongoing professional development. The key provision establishes a new continuing education component focused on identifying and addressing mental health concerns, integrated into existing provider training standards. The bill is currently under consideration in the Health and Human Services committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1012, the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for Oklahoma consumers regarding their personal data collected by businesses. It directly affects for-profit businesses (excluding ISPs acting as such) that gather consumer information, requiring them to provide clear privacy disclosures, allow consumers to request access or deletion of their data, and enable opting out of data sales. Key mechanisms include mandating businesses to verify consumer requests, disclose data practices online, prohibit discrimination for exercising privacy rights, and impose civil penalties for violations. The law empowers the Oklahoma Attorney General to enforce these provisions and collect penalties into a dedicated state fund. It aligns with federal privacy laws but prioritizes the strongest consumer protections when conflicts arise.

Maddy summaryHB 1012 creates the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act, giving consumers new rights over their personal data collected by businesses. It requires businesses (for-profit entities, excluding ISPs acting as such) to provide clear privacy policies, allow consumers to request disclosure or deletion of their data, and opt out of data sales. The law prohibits businesses from discriminating against consumers who exercise these rights and mandates specific disclosure requirements. Violations could result in civil penalties enforced by the Oklahoma Attorney General.

Maddy summaryHB 1418 exempts marine gasoline from Oklahoma's motor fuel tax. This bill amends the motor fuel tax code to specifically include marine gasoline under existing tax exemptions, directly affecting boat fuel sellers and users in Oklahoma. The key change clarifies that marine gasoline qualifies for tax exemption under the same provisions as other exempt fuels, without altering tax rates or collection procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1423 establishes the "State Government Act of 2025" as a standalone legislative act that will not be added to the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill sets a specific effective date of November 1, 2025, for this new legal framework. This procedural measure primarily affects state government operations by creating a separate citation for the 2025 state government legislation. The bill does not alter existing policies or introduce new substantive requirements for state agencies or residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1423, titled the "State Government Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that establishes the name of the act and specifies it will not be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. It sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, for the act. This bill does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities; it solely serves to name the legislation and set its implementation timeline. As a non-substantive procedural measure, it directly impacts only the legislative process itself.

Maddy summaryHB 1418 amends Oklahoma's motor fuel tax code to exempt marine gasoline from taxation. This directly affects boat owners, marinas, and marine fuel suppliers who sell gasoline specifically for use in boats. The bill adds "marine gasoline" to the list of tax-exempt fuels under Section 500.3 of the Motor Fuel Tax Code, clarifying that this fuel is not subject to the state's motor fuel tax. The exemption applies to gasoline sold for marine use, not general vehicle fuel.

Maddy summarySB 1334, known as Corinne's Law, requires health insurance plans in Oklahoma to cover medically necessary fertility preservation services for individuals diagnosed with cancer who are of reproductive age. The bill mandates that these plans cover procedures such as egg and sperm freezing when treatments like chemotherapy or radiation might cause infertility, without requiring pre-authorization for the service. While the law allows plans to apply standard deductibles and copayments, it explicitly prohibits storage fees from being included in the covered services. The legislation includes a provision for religious employers to request exemptions if the coverage conflicts with their religious beliefs, though enrollees of such plans may still purchase supplemental coverage at their own expense.