Rep. Anthony Moore

Maddy summaryHB 1779 modifies Oklahoma's Citizens Participation Act to clarify which lawsuits are excluded from its protections against frivolous claims. The bill adds specific exclusions, including cases involving government enforcement actions, business sales/leases, bodily injury claims, insurance disputes, and employment-related disputes over trade secrets or non-compete agreements. These changes mean the law’s anti-SLAPP protections (which shield free speech from meritless lawsuits) will not apply to these categories of cases. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, directly affecting businesses, insurance providers, government entities, and employees in such legal disputes.

Maddy summaryHB 1740 requires Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) to create written individualized service plans for people found not guilty by reason of mental illness (NGRI/MI). These plans must be based on comprehensive psychological and psychiatric evaluations conducted at admission, include specific services like treatment and risk assessments, and be written in clear language accessible to the individual. The bill mandates ODMHSAS submit the plan to court within 45 days of adjudication, with court approval required before it becomes part of the legal order. It also establishes mandatory review hearings - four quarterly in the first year, then biannually - to monitor progress, with updated reports provided to the court and relevant parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System to adjust compensation rules and increase retirement benefits for volunteer firefighters. It establishes a specific annual compensation threshold, requiring those who earn more than a set amount to meet physical fitness standards to remain active members, while also clarifying how service time counts toward leadership qualifications. Additionally, the legislation mandates a $10 monthly increase for each year of service for retirees who were receiving benefits as of June 30, 2024, up to a maximum of thirty years of service. Although the bill was signed into law, the Governor vetoed it on June 14, 2024, preventing these provisions from taking effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing law to increase the maximum allowable buyer's premium fee on online auctions from $325 to $500. The change directly affects online auction platforms and the sellers who list items on these sites. By raising the fee limit, the legislation allows platforms to charge higher service fees for successful sales without violating state regulations. This adjustment is intended to align the fee cap with current market practices and inflation.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma real estate laws to require brokers to provide specific written disclosures about compensation and fees to the parties they represent. Under the new rules, brokers must inform clients about the costs and the duration of their compensation agreement within ten days of a contract's effective date, defaulting to a sixty-day period if no specific timeframe is set. The legislation also clarifies that brokers must keep certain transaction details, such as a party's willingness to pay more or accept less, confidential unless explicitly waived in writing. These changes apply to all real estate transactions in the state and take effect on November 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the title of a previous measure to change the responsible agency from the Department of Public Safety to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The change specifically designates the Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford Memorial Interchange, ensuring the correct state department is credited with the project. This adjustment aligns the bill's language with the actual entity overseeing the memorial bridge designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma laws regarding how money recovered in court cases for minors is managed and protected. It raises the minimum amount of funds that must be set aside in a court-approved account from $1,000 to $1,500 and clarifies the rules for handling settlements up to $25,000. The legislation requires adults acting on behalf of minors to sign affidavits, mandates that banks provide deposit receipts, and establishes specific conditions under which these funds can be withdrawn before the child turns 18. Additionally, the bill provides legal protections for insurers and those who settle claims in good faith, while repealing previous statutes related to minor settlement thresholds.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law updates rules for dividing shared property when owners cannot agree on how to split it. When multiple owners want the same piece of land at the same price, the court must hold a sealed-bid auction where each owner submits a private offer, and the highest bidder wins the property. The bill also allows courts to order public auctions by licensed auctioneers instead of sheriff sales if doing so is likely to fetch a higher total price. Under both methods, the sheriff is responsible for issuing the final deed once the court approves the sale, and no property can be sold for less than two-thirds of its appraised value.