Sen. Bill Coleman

Maddy summarySB 1094 amends Oklahoma law to clarify that retail spirits, wine, and beer license holders may sell their products for off-premise consumption (e.g., takeout or delivery), removing previous ambiguities. The bill explicitly prohibits the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission from creating rules that would restrict this off-premise sales right. It also updates rules for on-premise tastings, limiting sample sizes and requiring supervision, while adding specific guidelines for employee training tastings. These changes apply to existing license types without creating new license categories.

Maddy summarySB 1094 amends Oklahoma's alcohol license laws to allow retail spirits, wine, and beer license holders to sell their products for off-premise consumption (takeout). It modifies existing license provisions (37A O.S. Sections 2-109 and 2-110) to explicitly permit these sales, removing prior restrictions that limited off-premise transactions. The bill also prohibits the ABLE Commission from creating new rules that would restrict this expanded sale authority. This directly affects licensed retail businesses selling alcohol in Oklahoma, enabling them to offer takeout options for wine, beer, and spirits under defined conditions.

Maddy summarySB 520 amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage licensing law to require that certain prohibited acts by licensees (like bars or restaurants) must be intentional to be punishable. Specifically, it changes Section 6-102 to add "intent" as a required element for violations related to selling alcohol outside permitted conditions, such as serving underage patrons or offering unauthorized drink specials. This affects licensed establishments and their employees by raising the standard for enforcement actions. The bill does not change the specific prohibited acts themselves but clarifies that enforcement requires proof of intentional violation, not merely accidental or unknowing conduct.

Maddy summarySB 520 modifies Oklahoma's alcohol licensing rules by adding a requirement that certain violations must be committed "knowingly" to be punishable. Specifically, it amends Section 6-102 to require that licensees must have knowingly received, possessed, or sold alcohol without authorization (current rule 1) or permitted underage service (current rule 2) for penalties to apply. This change directly affects bars, restaurants, and other businesses holding alcohol licenses by raising the legal standard for enforcement of these specific prohibitions. The bill does not alter the underlying rules but clarifies that unintentional violations will not trigger penalties.

Maddy summarySB 400 amends Oklahoma law to allow municipalities to declare certain buildings "abandoned" (not unoccupied, as the title states) and address them as public nuisances. It requires municipalities to provide 10 days' written notice to property owners and mortgage holders before declaring a building abandoned, followed by a hearing. If declared abandoned, the municipality may take actions like securing the property or removing hazards, and can charge the owner for costs through a lien that ranks equal to property taxes. This directly affects property owners and mortgage holders by making them liable for abatement costs incurred by the municipality.

Maddy summarySB 400 amends Oklahoma law (11 O.S. 22-112.4) to allow cities and towns to declare certain buildings "abandoned" (not unoccupied, as the bill's title states). It requires municipalities to provide 10 days' written notice to property owners and mortgage holders before holding a hearing, and mandates a hearing to determine if a building qualifies as abandoned due to harm to public health, safety, or property values. If declared abandoned, municipalities may take actions like inspections, impose quarterly assessments for regulatory costs, and recover actual expenses incurred (including notices and publications) from the property owner. This directly affects property owners of abandoned buildings and gives municipalities new tools to address neglected properties.

Maddy summarySB 894 prohibits distributing AI-generated "deepfake" videos or audio of political candidates within 90 days of an election, unless a clear disclosure states "This media has been manipulated by artificial intelligence." The law requires disclosures to be visible/readable (e.g., large text in videos, spoken in audio) and applies to individuals, corporations, or committees creating such media. Exceptions cover news broadcasts, satire, and media that clearly acknowledges authenticity questions. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryOklahoma's SB 894 prohibits distributing AI-generated "deepfake" media (synthetic images, audio, or video falsely depicting candidates) within 90 days of an election. It requires clear, easily readable disclosures if such media is used, with specific size and duration rules for visual content or spoken announcements for audio. The law directly affects campaigns, media creators, and distributors during election periods, while exempting legitimate news coverage, satire, and parody. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000, and candidates may seek legal action for damages. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 24 amends Oklahoma's alcohol laws to update the statutory language regarding where retail spirits licensees may operate. It clarifies that licensees can sell spirits within two miles of cities with populations exceeding 20,000 (per the latest federal census), maintaining the existing distance rule without changing the requirement. This technical amendment affects retail spirits businesses across Oklahoma and takes effect November 1, 2025. The bill does not alter the current operational restrictions but updates the legal phrasing for clarity.

Maddy summarySB 24 amends Oklahoma law to allow retail spirits licensees to operate within two miles of a city or town with a population exceeding 20,000 (based on the latest U.S. Census), expanding where liquor stores can operate. This directly affects licensed retailers seeking to serve areas near larger municipalities. The bill updates Section 6-103 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws to correct the population threshold and distance rule, removing outdated restrictions. It takes effect November 1, 2025.