Maddy summarySB 1049 prohibits physicians and health care professionals in Oklahoma from providing gender-affirming medical treatments - such as hormone therapy, puberty blockers, or gender transition surgery - to individuals under 18, except when medically necessary (defined as excluding gender transition itself). It also bans parents or guardians from consenting to these treatments for minors. The bill creates civil lawsuits for individuals who received such treatments as minors and claim they lost natural reproductive capacity, allowing lawsuits with no statute of limitations and a rebuttable presumption about fertility. Plaintiffs may seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees, while parents/guardians who consented could face child abuse charges under certain circumstances. The law directly affects minors, health care providers, and parents/guardians in Oklahoma.
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Maddy summarySB 1123 requires Oklahoma municipalities to enter into tax collection agreements with the state Tax Commission. If the Attorney General determines a municipality is obstructing immigration law enforcement, the Tax Commission must withhold that municipality’s tax collections and place them in a special account instead of remitting funds. This directly affects cities or towns that the state deems impeding immigration enforcement, as their local tax revenue would be held until the issue is resolved. The bill modifies existing tax collection procedures to create this withholding mechanism upon official determination. It does not change tax rates or create new taxes, but alters how municipal tax funds are handled based on immigration enforcement compliance.
Maddy summarySB 1097 amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to require public bodies (like government agencies) to provide written notice to requesters when they cannot fulfill a records request within 5 business days. This bill specifically adds a new requirement that agencies must send a written explanation if they need more time to process a request. The notice must detail the reason for the delay and the expected completion date. This change aims to improve transparency and accountability in how public records requests are handled. It directly affects all state and local government entities that receive public records requests under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
Maddy summarySB 1033 requires out-of-state pharmacies that ship drugs into Oklahoma to obtain a license from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy and comply with state pharmacy laws. It mandates initial and annual on-site inspections by Oklahoma inspectors (not out-of-state agencies), with pharmacies covering inspection costs. Key violations include breaching pharmacy technician ratios, shipping abortion-inducing drugs in violation of state law, or failing to follow storage guidelines, leading to fines up to $50,000 or license revocation for non-compliance. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 1001 prohibits public utilities that are the sole provider in their service area from including advertising costs in their operating expenses when setting customer rates. The bill defines "advertising" broadly (e.g., promotional media like TV or radio ads) but excludes energy conservation tips, required safety notices, billing inserts, and information about energy-efficient appliances. This means utilities cannot charge customers for promotional advertising expenses, though they may still include costs for non-promotional communications. The law becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 1123 requires Oklahoma's Tax Commission to withhold municipal tax collections from cities or towns determined by the Attorney General to be obstructing federal immigration enforcement. If such a determination is made, the Tax Commission must place those funds into a special account instead of distributing them to the municipality. The bill amends existing tax collection rules to create this exception, directly affecting municipalities found in violation of immigration law enforcement cooperation. This policy change shifts control of municipal tax revenue during enforcement disputes.
Maddy summarySB 866 allows specific public school personnel to carry concealed handguns on school property under strict conditions. It authorizes school boards to designate staff who hold a valid handgun license (after completing 24 hours of training including weapon retention and active shooter scenarios), an armed security guard license, or reserve peace officer certification. The bill requires ongoing training for these personnel and clarifies that schools adopting such policies are immune from liability for injuries arising from the policy, except in cases of gross negligence. It amends Oklahoma statutes to update rules for firearm carry on school grounds and removes previous storage requirements for concealed weapons on school property.
Maddy summarySB 845 prohibits Oklahoma public university governing boards from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, requiring DEI statements for hiring, or providing race-based preferences in employment or admissions. It mandates institutions to cease all DEI-related activities except those explicitly exempt (like academic instruction, research, or student organizations) and requires annual compliance reports before receiving state funding. Institutions must also undergo state audits to ensure no funds are spent violating the bill, with failure to comply risking loss of future funding increases. The law specifically exempts efforts supporting first-generation or low-income students, accreditation reporting, and compliance with antidiscrimination laws.
Maddy summarySB 966 creates the Turnpike Legislative Oversight Board to monitor the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's operations, activities, and spending. The board, composed of members appointed by the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate President Pro Tempore, will receive annual reports from the Authority and may request additional information. It does not change turnpike policies or fees but establishes a formal process for legislative oversight of the Authority's budget and decisions. This procedural bill directly affects the Authority's governance structure and reporting requirements.
Maddy summarySB 964 requires Oklahoma's Turnpike Authority to obtain legislative approval before raising tolls on state turnpikes. It removes the Authority's existing power to independently adjust toll rates and mandates that any increase must be approved by a joint resolution of the Oklahoma Legislature. This directly affects the Turnpike Authority's operational control over toll pricing, shifting that decision to elected lawmakers. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.