Rep. Suzanne Schreiber

Maddy summaryHB 4200 updates key definitions in Oklahoma's Mental Health Law to clarify eligibility for treatment and services. It revises the definition of "mental illness" to include specific impairments in thought, mood, or behavior, and adds detailed criteria for determining who qualifies as a "person requiring treatment" (e.g., immediate risk of self-harm or harm to others). The bill also specifies that certain conditions - like dementia, intellectual disabilities, homelessness, or seizure disorders - do not automatically qualify someone as needing treatment under this law. These changes directly affect mental health providers, courts, and patients by standardizing how treatment eligibility is assessed. The bill focuses solely on defining terms, not creating new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 4196 amends Oklahoma's Uniform Trust Code to clarify rules around forfeiture clauses in wills and trusts and streamline trust account settlements. It makes clauses punishing beneficiaries for contesting a will or trust enforceable only if the challenger proves they had "just cause" and acted in good faith. The bill also creates a new process allowing trustees to seek nonjudicial approval of trust account settlements after sending detailed notices to beneficiaries (including asset statements and distribution plans), with a 60-day objection window; silence after this period bars future claims against the trustee. These changes directly affect beneficiaries who might contest trusts and trustees managing trust accounts in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 2109 requires charitable organizations in Oklahoma that engage in lobbying or public policy advocacy to disclose contributions of $10,000 or more received in a year from "foreign principals" (including foreign governments, entities, or non-U.S. individuals). These organizations must report the foreign source's name, country, contribution amounts/dates, any conditions, and intended use of funds, filing annually by January 31 or within 30 days for single large contributions. The Ethics Commission will maintain a public online database of these disclosures, and non-compliance may result in fines up to $25,000 or suspension from lobbying activities. Exemptions apply to tribal contributions and religious organizations using funds solely for worship or religious instruction.

Maddy summaryHB 4197 amends Oklahoma's sales tax exemption rules to expand exemptions for certain public safety and infrastructure-related purchases. It specifically adds a new exemption (under Section 1356(10)) for sales of tangible personal property or services to named state agencies (like the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs) and public contractors when purchasing for public construction projects. The bill requires vendors to obtain written certification from buyers confirming purchases are made on behalf of these agencies to prevent misuse. This change directly affects state agencies, public contractors, and vendors supplying goods/services for public construction projects, clarifying which purchases qualify for tax exemption.

Maddy summaryHB 4204 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Behind the Meter for Families Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It does not create new policy provisions or alter existing laws, as it specifies the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill solely establishes its own title and effective date without detailing any substantive changes or affected groups. This is a naming resolution, not a policy bill, so it has no direct impact on residents, utilities, or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 4209 is a procedural bill that names the "Education Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms - only the act's title and effective date. It does not describe specific reforms, changes to education programs, or direct impacts on students, schools, or educators. As introduced, it serves solely as a naming and timing placeholder for future legislation. No voting record or further details are provided in the context.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the "Oklahoma Prisons and Reformatories Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, alter prison operations, or affect any specific groups. The bill is purely procedural, serving only to formally name the act and specify its implementation timeline. No substantive changes to prison laws or regulations are included in the text provided.

Maddy summaryHB 4207, titled the "Child Care Reform Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date. It does not establish new child care policies or affect specific groups, as it contains no substantive provisions beyond its title and a November 1, 2026, effective date. This bill serves only to formally designate the legislation and schedule its implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 4208 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Consumer Protection Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not describe substantive policy changes or mechanisms, as the provided text only establishes the act's name and effective date. The bill is currently in early stages (first reading introduced February 2, 2026) with no described provisions affecting consumers, businesses, or regulatory processes. No specific policy details or affected parties are outlined in the available text.

Maddy summaryHB 4206 establishes the "Oklahoma Medical Price Transparency Act of 2026" as a named legislative act, with no substantive policy provisions described in the provided text. The bill sets November 1, 2026, as its effective date. This is a procedural bill that formally names the act and sets its implementation timeline, without detailing specific price transparency requirements or affected entities. It does not create new legal obligations or mechanisms, as it is classified as noncodified (not part of Oklahoma's main law code). The bill remains in early committee review stages as noted in recent actions.