Rep. Daniel Pae

Maddy summaryHB 2013 ("Dylan's Law") requires health insurers to provide equal coverage for epilepsy-related treatments as for other conditions, prohibits denying or terminating coverage solely due to an epilepsy diagnosis, and mandates coverage for prescribed neurostimulation devices. It also allows Oklahoma driver license holders diagnosed with epilepsy to voluntarily display a unique symbol on their license or in law enforcement systems to alert emergency responders. The bill updates insurance regulations under the Affordable Care Act and modifies driver license procedures, effective June 1, 2026. These changes directly affect epilepsy patients, insurers, and emergency personnel, aiming to improve access to care and emergency response.

Maddy summarySB 799 requires Oklahoma public and charter schools to include a student's parent, legal guardian, or designated "alternate adult" in electronic communications (like emails or texts) with school staff, unless the communication is on a school-approved platform for academic purposes. It specifically creates a process for designating an alternate adult (e.g., from a homeless shelter) for students verified as homeless, after schools send 15 days' notice to parents with no objection. The bill mandates staff training, use of approved communication platforms, and outlines consequences for violations, including administrative leave during investigations. The bill was vetoed by the Governor on May 22, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 535 modifies Oklahoma's Open Records Act by removing a specific requirement (subparagraph "p") that public bodies had to follow when responding to records requests. This change simplifies the process for government agencies handling public records requests. The bill became law without the Governor's signature on May 26, 2025, and directly affects state and local government entities required to manage public records. The amendment streamlines administrative steps without altering the core public access principles of the law.

Maddy summaryHB 2011, the "Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act," establishes a program requiring cancer centers in Oklahoma to cover occupational cancer screenings for firefighters. It amends state law to include municipal and county fire departments in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Plans, allowing firefighters to access health insurance benefits comparable to state employees. Firefighters with eight years of service may continue health insurance coverage after retirement or termination under specific conditions. This bill directly affects firefighters and fire departments by expanding access to cancer screenings and health insurance benefits.

Maddy summarySB 891 amends Oklahoma's Kratom Consumer Protection Act by updating definitions of kratom products and removing a specific labeling requirement. The bill eliminates the need for vendors to include "federal food allergen labeling requirements" on kratom product labels, while maintaining other safety labeling rules. It clarifies that kratom products must contain no more than 1% 7-hydroxymitragynine, avoid synthesized alkaloids, and include ingredient lists, alkaloid content, and age-restriction warnings. This law affects vendors selling kratom products in Oklahoma, requiring compliance with the revised definitions and labeling standards starting November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Oklahoma's Kratom Consumer Protection Act by removing the requirement for vendors to include federal food allergen labeling on kratom products. It clarifies definitions of "kratom leaf," "kratom product," and "total kratom alkaloids," maintaining limits such as a maximum 3.5% alkaloid content for kratom leaf and a 1% limit on 7-hydroxymitragynine. The law preserves existing rules prohibiting sales to minors under 18, requiring clear labeling of alkaloid levels, and banning synthetic kratom compounds. It became effective November 1, 2025, after passing without the governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 573 allows small businesses operating within Oklahoma incubators to qualify for up to 10 years of state income tax exemption on business income earned while occupying the incubator space. To maintain this exemption after 2025, businesses must annually submit specific financial and operational details - including employment levels, subcontractor payments, revenue estimates, and other financial information - to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce using a form created by the agency. The bill requires the Commerce Department to establish this reporting framework and mandates that businesses disclose prior tax exemptions and additional state incentives received. This law, effective November 1, 2025, applies directly to small businesses using incubator facilities to access the tax benefit.

Maddy summarySB 575 amends Oklahoma's enterprise zone incentive program to require businesses and local governments receiving state matching payments to submit annual reports to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. These reports must include details on new jobs, payroll amounts, and capital investment made within enterprise zones or tourism projects. The bill also mandates that the Department of Commerce make all reported data publicly available online. It updates existing rules to ensure transparency about how incentive funds are used, directly affecting businesses expanding in designated zones and local governments approving qualifying projects.

Maddy summarySB 577 requires manufacturing facilities seeking a five-year property tax exemption to submit annual information to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, including proof of out-of-state sales revenue and wage compliance. It mandates the Tax Commission to share specific data with the Incentive Evaluation Commission to verify exemption eligibility. The bill updates requirements for facilities to qualify, including an annual investment cost threshold adjusted for inflation (based on CPI) and wage standards tied to Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program. This affects manufacturers building, expanding, or acquiring facilities with qualifying investments, ensuring transparency in tax exemption programs.

Maddy summarySB 575 amends the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act, which offers state matching payments for certain development projects. It details the eligibility requirements for businesses and local governmental entities seeking these payments for projects within enterprise zones or for major tourism destinations. The bill allows certain grocery or specialty food stores providing healthy nutrition options in low-income areas to qualify, while generally restricting other retail developments. A core provision mandates that any entity receiving these state payments must annually report employment, payroll, and capital investment data to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.