Sen. Shane Jett

Maddy summarySB 2124 (2026) allows fish hatcheries operated by Oklahoma's Department of Wildlife Conservation to generate electricity on-site for their own use without being classified as public utilities under Oklahoma law. The bill exempts these hatcheries from public utility regulations (defined in Title 17, Section 151) if they meet specific requirements outlined in that section. This change directly affects state-run hatcheries seeking to offset their energy costs through self-generated power. The policy simplifies regulatory compliance for hatcheries using on-site renewable energy, effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1661 requires blood service systems (like blood banks) to follow doctors' orders for autologous or direct blood donations - where patients donate their own blood before a scheduled procedure. It allows blood services to charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs for processing these donations. Hospitals must permit patients to donate their own blood directly for an upcoming medical procedure when a physician orders it. This bill directly affects patients needing pre-procedure blood donations, doctors ordering such donations, and blood services/hospitals managing the process.

Maddy summarySB 1736, the Oklahoma Sexual Education Reform and Parental Rights Protection Act, requires written parental consent for students to participate in certain sexual education classes. It defines "comprehensive sexual education" (which the bill restricts) as programs promoting sexual activity outside marriage, non-heterosexual orientations, or contraceptive methods without emphasizing risks, and mandates "optimal sexual health education" (which the bill promotes) focusing on abstinence, traditional marriage, and health risks of premarital sex. School districts must adopt procedures to notify parents and obtain written consent before offering these classes, update website information about curriculum, and prohibit certain materials or organizations from leading such programs. The bill directly affects Oklahoma K-12 students, parents/guardians (who must consent), and school districts (which must implement new procedures).

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the land application, sale, or distribution of biosolids (wastewater treatment byproducts) containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on agricultural land in Oklahoma. It specifically bans materials like sewage sludge, compost made with sludge, or fertilizers derived from sludge, with limited exemptions for food-processing byproducts (e.g., spent grain from brewing) and animal manure. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and Agriculture must enforce the ban, develop PFAS remediation plans for affected farmers, and submit reports by February 2027 detailing implementation and costs. The law targets PFAS contamination risks in soil and crops while allowing alternative agricultural materials to be used.

Maddy summarySB 1685 modifies Oklahoma's firearm carry law to clarify and expand where concealed or unconcealed weapons may be carried. It permits concealed carry without permission in municipal zoos and parks (open carry requires permission), allows school parking lots for firearms when locked in a vehicle, and enables private schools to adopt policies permitting weapons on property (with liability protection for the school). The bill also permits school districts to authorize designated personnel with specific licenses to carry on school grounds and clarifies that vehicle parking areas for government, public, and gambling properties are permitted for carry. Violations of certain prohibitions (like school or courthouse rules) carry a maximum $250 penalty.

Maddy summarySB 1792 streamlines training requirements for Oklahoma school board members. It reduces the required instruction hours from 12 to 3 for new members (including 1 hour each on school finance, Oklahoma Open Records Act, and ethics) and eliminates specific topics like special education training. The bill shifts record-keeping from the State Board of Education to individual school districts, requiring them to maintain and post attendance records online. It also removes penalties for non-compliance, including the mechanism for declaring seats vacant due to incomplete training. The changes apply to all newly elected or appointed school board members starting in 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1675 removes a prohibition on "independent military organizations" (excluding school cadet corps) from Oklahoma's law, requiring such groups to seek the Governor's permission before bearing arms. It amends the state code to make language gender-neutral regarding the Governor's role as Commander in Chief and maintains existing requirements for armed groups to obtain approval. The bill does not eliminate the need for Governor's permission but removes the blanket ban on independent armed groups. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and directly affects any non-state, non-military group seeking to operate with weapons. The change modifies a specific legal restriction without altering other existing authority of the Governor over military forces.

Maddy summarySB 1907 allows pharmacists in Oklahoma to dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription, provided they follow written protocols established by the State Board of Pharmacy. The bill grants pharmacists immunity from criminal, civil, or professional disciplinary action when dispensing ivermectin in good faith under these protocols. It also authorizes the State Board of Pharmacy to create necessary rules for implementation. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking ivermectin without a physician's prescription.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement officers to keep audio and video recordings active from vehicle equipment and body-worn devices during official duties. It prohibits officers from muting, pausing, or disabling these recordings while performing their duties. The law applies directly to all Oklahoma law enforcement officers using recording equipment. The policy change takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1753 modifies Oklahoma's emergency child custody procedures by requiring courts to hold hearings within two judicial days of a child's removal. It lowers the required standard of proof from "clear and convincing evidence" to "reasonable suspicion" (more likely than not) to determine if immediate protection is needed due to abuse, neglect, or imminent danger. The bill mandates that parents or guardians must provide a list of relatives within five days, and the Department of Human Services must identify and notify relatives (like grandparents or siblings' parents) within 30 days to explore family-based placements. This affects children in emergency custody, their parents/guardians, the Department of Human Services, and potential relatives who may provide care. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.