Rep. Stacy Adams

Maddy summarySB 1186 designates ivermectin suitable for human use as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing pharmacies to sell it without a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. This directly affects pharmacies, which can now dispense the drug without requiring a prescription, and consumers, who can purchase it directly without medical oversight. The bill amends Oklahoma law to override existing prescription requirements for this specific drug, effective November 1, 2026. It does not change access to other medications or impose new regulations beyond this single drug's status.

Maddy summarySB 1186 designates human-use ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing pharmacies to sell it without a prescription or healthcare consultation. The bill directly affects pharmacies, which can now dispense this specific drug without requiring a prescription, and consumers who can purchase it directly. Key provisions remove existing prescription requirements for ivermectin suitable for human use, overriding conflicting laws. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1738 exempts public trust hospitals from Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act when collaborating with not-for-profit entities for mission-related purposes. It makes certain information confidential - including marketing plans, financial statements, trade secrets, and research details - submitted by or compiled about these entities, unless the provider consents to disclosure. The exemption does not apply to budgetary information related to state appropriations or the appropriations process. This law applies specifically to hospitals created under Oklahoma Statutes Sections 176.1 (Title 60) or 790.1 (Title 19), effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1738 creates exemptions for certain entities involving public trust hospitals from the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act. It specifies that not-for-profit entities formed through joint ventures or acquisitions by public trust hospitals will not be subject to these public transparency laws. The bill also makes specific proprietary information, such as marketing plans or financial statements, submitted to or compiled by the public trust confidential. However, budgetary information related to appropriations remains subject to the Open Meeting and Open Records Acts. This legislation directly affects public trust hospitals and the entities they partner with, along with the public's access to certain information from these organizations.

Maddy summaryHB 2392 amends Oklahoma's custody laws to establish a rebuttable presumption that certain parents are "affirmatively unfit" if they have specific convictions or circumstances. The bill creates a presumption of unfitness for parents who are registered sex offenders, have been convicted of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, or certain other serious crimes (including crimes involving children), or reside with someone who has these convictions. This directly affects custody decisions in Oklahoma courts, making it harder for parents with these histories to retain custody unless they prove otherwise. The law requires courts to prioritize nonparent custody (like grandparents or foster parents) when this presumption applies, while allowing modifications only for significant, permanent changes affecting the child's welfare.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2392 amends Oklahoma law concerning child custody and guardianship decisions, directly affecting parents, nonparents, and children involved in such proceedings. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that a parent is "affirmatively unfit" if they are a registered sex offender, have certain criminal convictions (like domestic abuse within five years), or reside with someone who meets these criteria. It also explicitly prohibits awarding custody to any person convicted of specific severe crimes involving sexual abuse or exploitation of a child. This legislation modifies the legal standards courts apply when determining who can receive custody or guardianship of a child.

Maddy summaryHB 1085 modifies Oklahoma's Service Warranty Act to change administrative fee requirements for service warranty associations and insurers. It replaces the standard 2% quarterly fee on gross provider fees with a $3,000 annual flat fee option for qualifying entities - specifically those with 100% claims coverage insurance in place since March 2009. The bill also clarifies that these fees are not subject to Oklahoma's premium tax. This change directly affects service warranty associations, insurers, and entities applying for licensure under the Act, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 14 requires Oklahoma employers (both public and private) to provide employees and contractors with a "certification of disclosure exemption" form if they refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. Employers must accept the completed form within 30 days, cannot retaliate against employees who use it (e.g., through discipline, pay cuts, or denial of benefits), and cannot require them to wear visible markers of their exemption. The bill also mandates that employers offer reasonable accommodations like mask-wearing or weekly testing (at employer cost) instead of requiring vaccination disclosure. It explicitly prohibits employers from disclosing exemption status, offering rewards for disclosure, or segregating employees based on vaccination status.

Maddy summarySB 14 requires Oklahoma employers to provide employees and contractors with a "certification of disclosure exemption" allowing them to refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status (including variants) under employer policies. Employers must give this certification form immediately when adopting such policies, allowing 30 days for completion. Once submitted, employers must accept the exemption without question, maintain it in the employee's file, and cannot disclose who refused to share their status. The bill directly affects workers in all public and private Oklahoma workplaces with vaccination-mandated policies.

Maddy summarySB 97 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies from contracting with lobbyists or hiring legislative liaisons for certain purposes. The bill directly affects state agencies by restricting how they engage with outside advocates on legislative matters. Key provisions include an exemption allowing agency personnel to communicate with the Legislature regarding fiscal affairs or other matters deemed necessary by the Legislature. The bill is currently pending in the Legislature after passing committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation.