Rep. Mark Tedford

Maddy summaryHB 3046 amends Oklahoma law to allow individuals arrested for violating wildlife rules (e.g., hunting or fishing regulations) to pay half the standard bond amount as an administrative fine instead of posting bond. The fine must be paid in person or online within seven days of arrest, rounded to the nearest $5 increment, and collected funds go directly to the Wildlife Conservation Fund for habitat protection. This change applies to all violations handled under Section 7-208 of the Oklahoma Statutes and takes effect November 1, 2026. The bill directly affects people cited for wildlife rule violations by offering a simplified payment option.

Maddy summaryHB 3060, the Oklahoma Liens Reform Act of 2026, establishes a new legal framework for liens in Oklahoma that will take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill creates a new section of state law that can be cited by this specific act name, though it does not yet contain detailed provisions about lien procedures or requirements. Currently, the legislation is in its early stages and has only been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee without further action. The bill's specific operational details and direct impacts on individuals or businesses remain unspecified in the current text.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2026 as a named legislative act without adding new laws to the state code. It directly affects the state's agricultural sector by providing a formal title for future agricultural legislation. The key provision sets the effective date of the act to November 1, 2026. This is primarily a procedural measure that organizes existing agricultural laws under a specific name rather than creating new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 3112 amends Oklahoma's Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to strengthen ethics rules for members and employees of the ABLE Commission. It directly affects Commission staff by prohibiting them from having financial ties to the alcohol industry (including ownership, employment, or receiving profits), accepting gifts from licensees, lobbying for industry interests, or engaging in political activities related to alcohol business licenses. Key provisions ban Commission members from holding licenses if related to Commission staff (within specified degrees), require immediate removal for violations, and impose fines or jail time for campaign contribution violations. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, focusing solely on ethical safeguards for Commission personnel.

Maddy summaryHB 3656 requires reporting of hazing incidents involving children under 18 to a new statewide hotline established by Oklahoma's Department of Human Services. School employees must report such incidents to the hotline and local law enforcement for students under 18, while reporting to law enforcement only for students aged 18 or older. The bill imposes criminal penalties for willful failure to report hazing (misdemeanor for initial failure, Class D1 felony for prolonged knowledge) and prohibits retaliation against reporters. This legislation expands existing child abuse and neglect reporting requirements to explicitly include hazing as a distinct reportable incident.

Maddy summaryHB 3658 names the "Oklahoma Labor Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text provides no substantive provisions or policy changes beyond this naming and effective date. It is a procedural bill that establishes the act's title without detailing its contents or affected parties. No specific mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes are described in the provided text.

Maddy summarySB 1700 requires Oklahoma's Purchasing Division to create a public website portal by January 1, 2027, where state agencies must submit purchase records within 30 days of completing transactions using state funds. The portal will display all purchase details, including receipts, for public viewing. This bill directly affects all state agencies, entities, and instrumentalities that make purchases with state funds, mandating electronic submission and timely public posting of their spending records. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1765 requires insurance companies and licensed agents in Oklahoma to provide an itemized list of all fees (including commissions and service charges) to customers before services are provided. This law directly affects insurance producers and companies selling policies within the state, as it mandates upfront disclosure of all financial arrangements. The key provision updates Oklahoma's insurance licensing statute to require this transparency, ensuring customers know exactly what fees they will pay before purchasing coverage. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2934 prohibits civil lawsuits for bodily injury or property damage caused by another person's criminal act (like assault or theft), protecting businesses or individuals from being sued in such cases. It applies even if the criminal isn't caught or convicted, but exempts cases where the defendant was an accomplice to the crime. The bill specifically covers simple negligence but does not shield against willful, malicious, or grossly negligent actions. This law directly affects entities like businesses or property owners who might face lawsuits after a crime occurs on their premises or involving their services.

Maddy summarySB 1235 prohibits Oklahoma municipalities, counties, and the state from seizing personal property on public property without specific legal justification, such as the property being abandoned, a threat to safety, evidence of a crime, or contraband. It requires written notices 48 hours in advance for abandoned property and two verbal warnings (48 and 24 hours prior) for unclaimed property, plus 90 days of secure storage before disposal. The bill specifically protects birth certificates, state/national IDs (like driver licenses), and unexpired prescription medications from disposal, even after the 90-day period. This law directly affects property owners who leave items unattended in public spaces, ensuring due process before removal or disposal.