Rep. T.J. Marti

Maddy summaryHB 3521, the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act, replaces outdated state laws governing businesses that send or receive money transfers (like digital payment apps or money orders). It establishes new licensing requirements, including financial statements, surety bonds, and net worth standards, while defining key terms like "authorized delegate" for businesses operating under licensees. The bill creates penalties for violations, including a Class D1 felony charge for intentionally making false statements or operating without a license, and grants the Banking Commissioner expanded authority to enforce rules and conduct examinations. This directly affects money transmission companies, their delegates, and the Banking Commissioner’s oversight role in Oklahoma.

Maddy summarySB 1642 allows healthcare providers to issue initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain in "divided quantities" (e.g., splitting a seven-day supply into two parts to be filled on different dates), while still counting as a single prescription under the seven-day limit. It directly affects doctors and other prescribers who treat acute pain with opioids, requiring them to use immediate-release drugs at the lowest effective dose. Key provisions include mandating "do not fill until" dates for the second part of the divided prescription and requiring documentation of the rationale for splitting. The bill maintains existing requirements like seven-day limits, thorough patient consultations about opioid risks, and prescription monitoring checks.

Maddy summarySB 1427 requires all Oklahoma children to be screened for type 1 diabetes during routine checkups at ages 5 and 12 by their primary care providers, using accepted medical practices. The bill mandates that these screenings be reimbursed through Oklahoma's Medicaid program (pending federal approval) and directs the State Department of Health to seek additional funding to support the screenings. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board and State Commissioner of Health must create implementing rules for reimbursement and screening protocols. This law applies to all children in Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1447 prohibits the Oklahoma Employees Insurance Plan from awarding contracts to pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) that have settled lawsuits, been fined, or faced judgments exceeding $4 million in the past five years. The bill requires that state contract evaluations must favor PBMs headquartered in Oklahoma for at least one year and disfavor PBMs with corporate ties to health insurers, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, or drug manufacturers. Contracted PBMs must also certify compliance with Oklahoma’s health information laws and maintain SOC 2 Type 2 security certification. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1242 increases the bond requirement for medical marijuana businesses operating commercial growing facilities in Oklahoma. Licensees must now provide a bond sufficient to cover reclamation costs if their license is revoked, with the amount determined by factors like topography, hydrology, and vegetation potential. This applies to all commercial growers except those who owned the land for at least five years before applying. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3530 requires alcohol licensees (like bars, restaurants, and stores) in Oklahoma to maintain detailed records of alcoholic beverage transactions for three years. These records must include specific itemizations and be available for inspection by the ABLE Commission or Oklahoma Tax Commission within 10 business days of a request. The bill amends existing law to standardize these recordkeeping requirements and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It directly affects all businesses holding alcohol licenses under Oklahoma's current beverage control system.

Maddy summarySB 3 prohibits the land application of sludge and biosolid materials in Oklahoma until July 1, 2028. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke all existing permits and stop issuing new permits for this practice, directly affecting wastewater treatment facilities and agricultural operations currently using these materials. Key provisions define "biosolid material" to include sludge, perfluoroalkyl, and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with the moratorium taking immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. This law halts all land application activities until the specified date, without providing alternative disposal methods.

Maddy summaryHB 3522 requires the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to make its annual report publicly available online. The report, due by January 31 each year, must include the number of licenses revoked or suspended (with reasons), the number of enforcement tickets issued, total ticket amounts, and total penalties collected. This bill directly affects the ABLE Commission by mandating transparency in its regulatory actions and the public by providing accessible data on alcohol license enforcement. It does not change licensing rules or alcohol regulations but makes existing reporting requirements publicly accessible on the ABLE website starting November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3519 removes a requirement for medical marijuana licensees to post a bond, simplifying licensing for businesses. The bill amends Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing fee structure (63 O.S. § 427.14) by deleting the bond posting obligation that previously applied to certain licensees. This change directly affects medical marijuana businesses seeking or renewing licenses for cultivation, processing, dispensing, or transportation, streamlining their initial application process without altering fee amounts based on facility size or output. The bill codifies these modifications to the licensing framework while repealing the outdated bond requirement.

Maddy summarySB 1352 modifies Oklahoma's medical marijuana licensing rules by requiring municipalities to provide specific documentation before blocking license renewals or transfers for dispensaries located too close to schools. It mandates that local governments submit a resolution proving a school was "openly in existence" (with visible signage) before the dispensary opened, plus verified distance measurements using a standardized method. This affects existing medical marijuana businesses seeking renewal or transfer of retail dispensary licenses. The bill aims to prevent automatic renewal of dispensaries near schools without proper municipal review, while requiring certificate of occupancy compliance for facility operations.