Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summaryHB 2103 establishes new requirements and guidelines for members of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in Oklahoma. It mandates that JNC members recuse themselves from decisions concerning judicial applicants to whom they are closely related, with non-compliance resulting in immediate removal and a permanent ban from the commission. The bill also requires JNC members to publicly disclose any campaign contributions they have made to judicial applicants. Furthermore, it specifies that an applicant's residence for JNC eligibility, specifically for Oklahoma Bar Association members, will be determined by their address on file with the State Election Board.

Maddy summaryHB 1777 amends Oklahoma's Citizens Participation Act (OCPA) to exclude specific types of lawsuits from its protections. The bill clarifies that the OCPA does not apply to: government enforcement actions (e.g., by the Attorney General), commercial disputes over sales/leases, personal injury claims, insurance-related cases, or employment-related suits (like trade secret misappropriation or non-compete agreements). This change directly affects businesses, government entities, and individuals involved in these excluded legal actions by removing the OCPA's shield against certain lawsuits. The bill became law on May 13, 2025, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1777 modifies the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act, a law designed to protect individuals from lawsuits intended to silence free speech. This bill specifies several types of legal actions that will no longer be subject to the Act's provisions. These exclusions include state enforcement actions, lawsuits against businesses regarding sales of goods or services, claims for bodily injury or wrongful death, and disputes related to insurance contracts. It also excludes certain civil actions arising from employment or contractor relationships, such as those involving trade secrets or non-disclosure agreements. These changes, affecting parties in such litigation, will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1731 clarifies Oklahoma's child endangerment law, directly affecting parents, guardians, or caregivers who knowingly allow children to be in dangerous situations. It specifies four key scenarios: permitting physical/sexual abuse, allowing children at drug manufacturing sites, letting children ride with impaired drivers, or driving impaired while transporting children. The bill includes a defense if stopping abuse would cause serious harm and explicitly excludes cases where caregivers rely on spiritual healing for a child's medical needs. Convictions carry penalties of up to four years in prison or a $5,000 fine, with the law effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 806, the Food is Medicine Act, requires Medicaid contractors to expand nutrition services for enrollees, particularly those with diet-related health conditions like diabetes. It creates financial incentives for healthcare providers to offer medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling as part of Medicaid coverage. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and their healthcare providers by integrating food-based health interventions into standard care. The law took immediate effect after Governor approval on May 8, 2025, without a waiting period.

Maddy summarySB 452 designates October 25 as "Dwarfism Awareness Day" in Oklahoma, creating a symbolic observance under the "Blythe Ashley Harland Act." The bill has no policy changes or enforcement mechanisms; it simply establishes this annual date for awareness. It directly affects Oklahomans by recognizing dwarfism through a designated day, though it does not alter laws or provide funding. The act became law on May 12, 2025, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. This is a purely commemorative measure with no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summarySB 364 prohibits Oklahoma public schools from using physical punishment (corporal punishment) on students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, as defined by state education criteria. It removes any prior allowance for waivers and requires that any exception must be explicitly documented in a student's individualized education program (IEP) under federal special education law. The law directly affects students with significant cognitive disabilities in Oklahoma schools, ensuring they cannot be subjected to physical punishment without specific IEP authorization. It takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 452 creates the "Blythe Ashley Harland Act" and designates October 25 as "Dwarfism Awareness Day" in Oklahoma. The bill formally establishes this annual observance date without imposing new regulations, funding, or requirements on any specific group or entity. It is a symbolic designation intended to raise awareness about dwarfism, with the act taking effect on October 1, 2025. This is a procedural bill focused solely on recognition, not substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 806, known as the "Food is Medicine Act," aims to expand nutrition services. The bill creates specific incentives for entities contracted with Medicaid. These provisions are designed to broaden the availability of nutrition services to individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 1731 clarifies and expands the definition of child endangerment in Oklahoma law, directly affecting parents, guardians, or individuals with custody or control over a child. The bill specifies that child endangerment occurs when a person knowingly permits physical or sexual abuse, allows a child to be present during drug manufacturing, or permits a child to be in a vehicle with an impaired driver. It also covers a driver who is impaired while transporting a child. An affirmative defense is available if the person feared substantial bodily harm by intervening, and the bill does not apply to those using spiritual means for a child's care. Violations are punishable as a felony.