Sen. Todd Gollihare

Maddy summaryHB 2622 amends Oklahoma's public nuisance laws to clarify that repeated use of property for specific felony crimes - such as drug distribution, prostitution, human trafficking, or sex trafficking - resulting in a felony conviction may be classified as a public nuisance. This change directly affects property owners or managers where these activities occur repeatedly, enabling civil actions to address the nuisance. Key provisions require courts to determine if the defendant controlled the nuisance conditions and specify that private individuals may sue only if they suffer special injury from the nuisance. The law, effective November 1, 2025, does not apply to lawful product manufacturing or sales.

Maddy summarySB 773 regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Oklahoma by prohibiting "spread pricing" (where PBMs charge health plans more than they pay pharmacies) and requiring equal reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies compared to PBM-owned pharmacies. It bans PBMs from charging fees for claim submissions, network enrollment, or claims processing, and mandates that PBMs provide fair access to pharmacy networks. The bill also grants the Attorney General authority to review PBM network access and enforce compliance. These changes directly affect PBMs, pharmacies, and health plans administering prescription drug coverage in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 2263 prohibits drivers from using cellular telephones or electronic devices while operating vehicles on designated road sections (previously excluding areas with workers present). The bill removes the exception for construction zones, making the ban apply universally to those areas. It changes the effective date from July 1, 2026, to November 1, 2025, and allows local governments to enforce stricter rules. The law directly affects drivers traveling on specific road segments identified by the state, with penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryHB 1462 requires Oklahoma courts to prioritize ordering restitution payments to crime victims when sentencing convicted defendants (excluding death penalty cases). The bill amends sentencing procedures to ensure courts consider restitution as a key requirement before other sentencing options, with interest accruing at 12% annually. It directly affects convicted individuals who must pay restitution, crime victims who receive priority for compensation, and courts that must now formally prioritize this in sentencing decisions. The law applies to all criminal convictions where restitution is feasible without causing undue hardship to the defendant.

Maddy summaryHB 1460 adds new fees for criminal convictions in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee for cases involving forensic services from OSBI, the Chief Medical Examiner, or local agencies. Funds from these fees are deposited into specific accounts: the $150 fees go to OSBI, medical examiner, or local law enforcement revolving funds, while the $10 fees fund the CLEET Training Center and General Revenue. The bill also creates a $5 fee for misdemeanor marijuana possession cases, with proceeds going to a drug education fund. These fees apply to individuals convicted of offenses punishable by fines or jail time, excluding minor traffic violations.

Maddy summarySB 789, now effective as of May 28, 2025, restricts how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can audit pharmacies. It requires PBMs to give pharmacies 14 days' notice (30 days for wholesale audits), prohibits recouping funds for simple errors like typos, and allows pharmacies to use hospital/physician records or any drug purchase records (without date/source limits) to validate claims. The law also caps audits at 50 prescriptions per pharmacy annually and mandates that any recouped funds first be refunded to the patient. This directly affects pharmacies, PBMs, and patients by standardizing audit practices and protecting against unfair financial penalties.

Maddy summarySB 789 clarifies audit rules for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Oklahoma, directly affecting pharmacies and PBMs. It requires PBMs to allow pharmacies to use hospital/physician records and drug purchase records (without date or source limits) to validate claims, prohibits recoupment for simple clerical errors like typos, and caps audits at 50 prescriptions per year per pharmacy. The law also mandates PBMs to refund patient-paid portions of recouped funds and prohibits audits during the first seven days of any month without consent. Effective May 28, 2025, this law aims to reduce unfair audit burdens on pharmacies while maintaining compliance with state/federal pharmacy regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1460 adds specific fees to criminal court proceedings in Oklahoma. It requires courts to collect a $10 fee for most criminal convictions (excluding parking violations) and a $150 laboratory analysis fee when forensic services are used (e.g., by OSBI or county labs). The $150 fee funds state or local forensic services, while $5 fees for marijuana possession cases support drug education programs. Monies collected also contribute to the CLEET Fund for law enforcement training, with 7% of local fees reserved for municipal/county law enforcement training programs. This directly affects convicted individuals, courts, and law enforcement agencies receiving fee-based funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1462 requires Oklahoma courts to prioritize ordering restitution payments when sentencing defendants convicted of crimes (excluding death penalty cases). The bill mandates courts to order restitution to victims when the defendant can pay without hardship, with 12% annual interest, and clarifies that restitution must be paid before other sentencing options like community service or fines. This directly affects convicted individuals (who must pay), crime victims (who receive payments), and state agencies (like the OSBI that may seek reimbursement).

Maddy summarySB 1086 requires Oklahoma voter registrations to be canceled if a voter is identified as non-citizen through government database matches. It mandates that voters who match non-citizen records must provide REAL ID-compliant proof of citizenship within 30 days, or face registration cancellation. The bill also restricts access to voter registration lists, requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship and residency, and bans commercial use or internet sharing of the list. These changes take effect November 1, 2025.