Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summarySB 956 modifies Oklahoma's residency rules for judicial candidates. It allows candidates from within a judicial district (not just the county) to run for a vacant associate district judge position if no local candidates file, after county election board certification. Crucially, it removes the residency requirement for appointees filling such vacancies who later seek election to a full term. This directly affects judicial candidates and appointees in counties with no local applicants for judicial offices. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission rules. It removes restrictions preventing licensed attorneys (or those with family members who are attorneys) from serving on the Commission, updates references to congressional districts to reflect current boundaries (instead of 1967 districts), and changes most terms to six years while eliminating the "no self-succession" rule. The amendment also removes limits on political party membership for Commission members. These changes directly affect who qualifies to serve on the Commission, which selects judicial nominees for Oklahoma courts.

Maddy summarySB 1078 establishes that pesticide warning labels meet Oklahoma's legal requirements when certain conditions are satisfied. However, this standard does not apply if the Environmental Protection Agency cancels a pesticide's registration due to a manufacturer intentionally withholding health or safety information. The law also excludes pesticides manufactured in the U.S. for nations designated as adversarial by U.S. regulations (per 15 C.F.R. Part 791.4). Finally, the bill clarifies it does not prevent existing civil lawsuits over pesticide-related issues.

Maddy summarySB 693 requires social media platforms to display a clear warning about potential mental health risks for minors when users under 18 access the platform. This warning must be provided in a specific, conspicuous manner as defined by the bill, and failure to do so would be deemed an unlawful business practice under Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act. Violations would result in civil penalties, which would be deposited into a new "Social Media Mitigation for Minor Mental Health Fund" managed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The fund aims to support mental health services for minors in Oklahoma, directly affecting social media companies operating within the state.

Maddy summarySB 839 defines "social media platform" in Oklahoma law and declares such platforms "addictive and dangerous to mental health, especially that of minors." The bill does not create new regulations, restrictions, or enforcement mechanisms - only establishes this declarative statement for legal reference. It directly affects how social media platforms are categorized in Oklahoma statutes but imposes no concrete policy changes or requirements on platforms, users, or the state. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, as a standalone definition with no operational provisions.

Maddy summarySB 839 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 839) classifies all social media platforms as "addictive and dangerous to mental health, especially that of minors" under Oklahoma law. The bill defines "social media platform" as any website or internet service enabling user-generated content and interaction, but does not impose new regulations, restrictions, or enforcement mechanisms. It is a declarative classification with no concrete policy changes or requirements for platforms, users, or state agencies. The bill, currently pending in committee, would take effect November 1, 2025, but only establishes this labeling without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.

Maddy summarySB 693 amends Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act to classify certain social media platform practices as unlawful business violations. It creates the "Social Media Mitigation for Minor Mental Health Fund" in the State Treasury, funded by civil penalties imposed on social media platforms found in violation. The bill directly affects social media platforms operating in Oklahoma that fail to comply with the new consumer protection standards. These penalties will support mental health services for minors, as specified in the fund's purpose. The legislation does not mandate specific content warnings but establishes penalties for violations of the updated consumer law.

Maddy summaryHB 1737, the "Natural Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost Recovery Act of 2025," allows natural gas utilities to seek pre-approval from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission for constructing or investing in energy infrastructure (like natural gas systems, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, or carbon capture facilities). If approved as serving the "public interest" (e.g., improving reliability, creating jobs, or environmental benefits), utilities can recover these costs through customer rates. The bill requires the Commission to approve or deny applications within 240 days and limits cost recovery to 10% above approved amounts, with excess costs reviewed later. It also mandates the Commission to create rules for cost assessments related to staff and legal reviews, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1737, the "Natural Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost Recovery Act of 2025," allows natural gas utilities in Oklahoma to seek pre-approval from the Corporation Commission for infrastructure investments (like pipelines, renewable natural gas systems, or hydrogen projects) before building them. If the Commission determines the project serves the "public interest" (e.g., improving reliability or creating jobs), the utility can recover costs from customers. The Commission must review applications within 240 days, and costs exceeding 10% of approved amounts require later review. The bill also lets the Commission assess fees from utilities to cover staff/Attorney General costs for reviewing applications, with rules due by April 2026. It affects regulated natural gas utilities seeking to recover infrastructure costs.

Maddy summarySB 1068 requires Oklahoma real estate brokers to provide a written agreement with buyers before offering services specific to home purchases, such as assistance with buying a home. This written document must outline the broker's responsibilities and the scope of services provided. The bill aims to increase transparency in the broker-buyer relationship by mandating clear, documented terms. It directly affects real estate brokers and buyers in Oklahoma who engage in these home-buying transactions.