Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summarySB 1046 sought to revise the laws governing alcoholic beverage licenses in Oklahoma, affecting businesses and individuals involved in the alcohol industry. The bill updated and specified annual fees for various license types, including those for brewers, distillers, and retail establishments. It also introduced new license categories such as "Delivery Service License" and "Delivery Driver License," along with their associated fees and validity periods. Additionally, the legislation aimed to establish certain requirements and limits for license holders and create an Alcohol Abuse Revolving Fund.

Maddy summarySB 623 requires that protective orders in domestic abuse cases be served to the accused person within 24 hours of issuance, with priority service available 24/7 when the defendant's location is known. It mandates electronic service between counties via sheriff's offices and allows sheriffs to use private process servers or other law enforcement if initial service fails. The bill directly affects domestic abuse victims (by expediting protection) and law enforcement (by changing service protocols), while ensuring orders have statewide validity for cross-jurisdiction service. These changes aim to improve the speed and reliability of serving protective orders to enhance victim safety.

Maddy summarySB 438 prevents health insurance companies and health plans in Oklahoma from requiring providers (like doctors, hospitals, or clinics) to accept only credit card payments for services. It mandates that insurers must notify providers about any fees tied to payment methods and provide clear instructions for choosing alternatives like electronic transfers. The bill also prohibits charging fees for standard electronic payments (ACH) without provider consent and voids any contract clauses that try to bypass these rules. These changes directly affect health insurers, health plans, and healthcare providers across Oklahoma, taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 667 proposes updates to the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act, affecting individuals seeking or holding a chiropractic license in the state. It requires applicants for a chiropractic license to use an online licensure portal and updates educational requirements to a valid Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program. The bill also specifies required national board exams and a jurisprudence exam, clarifies the process for notifying applicants of disapproval, and repeals the separate registration for chiropractic claims consultants. Additionally, it modifies definitions related to the scope of chiropractic practice, including animal chiropractic.

Maddy summarySB 623 amends the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act in Oklahoma, focusing on the service of protective orders. It requires an initial attempt to serve emergency protective orders and notices of hearing upon the defendant within 24 hours of issuance. The bill clarifies that these orders can be served at a county jail if the defendant is in custody and have statewide validity. Additionally, it allows a petition for a protective order to be renewed every 14 days with a new hearing date until the defendant is served, upon the petitioner's request.

Maddy summarySB 438 prohibits health insurers and health maintenance organizations from requiring credit card payments as the sole acceptable payment method for healthcare providers. It mandates that insurers must notify providers in advance of any fees associated with credit card payments before implementing or changing payment methods. The law applies to all health insurance plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2020, affecting providers like doctors, hospitals, and clinics. This ensures providers have payment flexibility and transparency about transaction costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1101 would allow Oklahoma racetracks with live horse racing to operate more gaming machines (up to 650 in counties over 600,000 population, 250 in smaller counties) under existing tribal-state gaming agreements. It requires voter approval via referendum and codifies current practices for regulating these machines, tying gaming to racetrack locations where live racing occurs. The bill prohibits local governments from restricting this activity through zoning laws and specifies that gaming must align with tribal compacts under federal law. It does not create new gambling but formalizes existing tribal-state gaming arrangements at racetracks.

Maddy summaryHB 1101 orders a legislative referendum for a potential ballot measure related to amusements and sports gaming, unless another specific bill (HB 1047) becomes law. It proposes allowing the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to license up to three racetrack organizations to conduct various electronic and tribal-compact-authorized gaming. These racetracks would be limited in the number of gaming terminals based on county population and could only operate gaming at their racing facilities during live or simulcast racing days. The bill also specifies that this authorized gaming would be lawful and not subject to criminal penalties, and local ordinances could not restrict it.

Maddy summaryHB 1047 updates Oklahoma's state-tribal gaming laws to include sports betting under tribal compacts. It authorizes tribes to add sports betting to their gaming operations through a "Gaming Compact Supplement" and sets rules for tribes to accept these new terms. The bill also limits racetrack gaming machines (player terminals) based on county population: 650 terminals for counties over 600,000 people, and 250 each for two smaller-county racetracks. Tribes retain certain fees related to administering games, and the law makes tribal sports betting participation lawful under these new terms.

Maddy summaryHB 1680 amends Oklahoma law to establish specific reimbursement rates for counties and contractors transporting juveniles to detention facilities. It sets a fee of $17-$32 per hour for personal services, mileage at state rates, and $10 per meal for both transporting staff and juveniles. The bill requires contractors to provide insurance meeting state standards and mandates the Office of Juvenile Affairs to reimburse providers within 60 days. This directly affects county sheriffs, private transportation contractors, and juvenile detention facilities operating under county contracts.