Sen. Shane Jett

Maddy summarySB 822 prohibits Oklahoma state and local governments from providing any "universal basic income" program that gives recurring government payments to all residents without requiring proof of financial need (a means test) or work participation. The bill defines universal basic income as any such payment to all residents or adults within a political boundary. It directly affects Oklahoma's welfare programs and local governments by banning this specific type of financial assistance. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 286 creates a refundable income tax credit for Oklahoma attorneys who provide free legal services to adoptive parents. Specifically, attorneys can claim a 50% credit against their state income tax for court-approved fees paid for adoption-related legal work that results in a final adoption decree. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer’s income tax liability, the excess amount is refunded. The credit applies to tax years starting in 2026 and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to establish verification rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1214 requires Oklahoma's Human Trafficking Response Unit to submit a detailed report by December 2026 documenting human trafficking cases involving noncitizen minors (under age 16) from 2021-2025, including patterns, perpetrators, and victim data. The report must meet legal evidentiary standards to support future civil cases against traffickers and organizations that failed to conduct "reasonable due diligence" in placing unaccompanied minors. The Attorney General must establish data collection protocols, including background checks, relationship verification, and home safety assessments for sponsors, to ensure information is admissible in court. This bill directly affects noncitizen minors, placement organizations, and law enforcement by creating a standardized framework for documenting trafficking and holding entities accountable.

Maddy summarySB 802 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or delivery of any food product containing vaccines or vaccine materials approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating in Oklahoma by banning any food item that includes these substances. The bill defines "vaccine or vaccine material" as FDA-approved substances designed to provide disease immunity through antibody stimulation. This law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration citing public health concerns. The bill aims to prevent vaccines from being intentionally added to consumable food products.

Maddy summarySB 501 amends Oklahoma's firearm carry law to add two new exceptions: (1) carrying weapons for "living history reenactment" (historical events depicted through period-accurate clothing and weapons), and (2) allowing 18-21 year-olds who are veterans or military members (honorably discharged) to carry firearms without age restrictions, provided they meet other legal requirements. The bill maintains existing prohibitions for individuals convicted of certain offenses like domestic violence, stalking, or drug crimes, and clarifies that these restrictions prevent carrying in all locations where firearms are prohibited. It directly affects historical reenactors, young veterans, and military members, while upholding current restrictions for those with specific criminal convictions. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 785 updates the Oklahoma Banking Code by revising and clarifying key definitions used in banking regulations, including introducing a specific definition for "central bank digital currency" and clarifying that "currency" does not include such digital currencies. This technical amendment ensures the code's language remains current and precise for financial institutions and regulators. The bill does not change existing banking rules or create new requirements - it solely modernizes statutory terminology for clarity.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill requires courts to grant additional visitation time when a Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation (without finding abuse or neglect) denies court-ordered access to a child. The extra time must match the original denied schedule (e.g., weekends or holidays) and occur within two years of the court’s finding. Parents directly affected by such denied access get to choose the timing of the additional visits. The law explicitly states this does not create legal claims against DHS.

Maddy summarySB 548 amends Oklahoma law to allow certain entities, like private schools and government properties, to create their own policies permitting firearm carry on their premises. It specifically enables private school governing bodies to adopt policies authorizing weapon possession on school property (with liability protection for the school) and allows school districts to designate staff with security licenses to carry on school grounds. The bill removes administrative fines for violations and clarifies that prohibited locations (like courthouses or public schools during events) remain off-limits unless an entity adopts a specific policy. It maintains existing prohibitions but gives more flexibility to institutions to set their own firearm rules within defined legal boundaries.

Maddy summaryOklahoma Senate Bill 828 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain serious crimes, primarily affecting victims of child sexual abuse. It allows prosecution for child sexual abuse crimes (including those involving minors in pornography or child trafficking) to occur at any time until the victim turns 45, and for crimes against adults, within 20 years of the crime being reported to police. The bill also creates a key exception: if DNA evidence is preserved and later identifies the offender, prosecution can proceed at any time. This change directly impacts prosecutors, law enforcement, and victims in these specific cases, while leaving most other criminal statute of limitations unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 1002 prohibits state and local government health facilities and providers from offering or referring for gender transition procedures using public funds. It blocks all public funding for such procedures and bans government-employed health providers from performing them. Violations could result in termination for employees or criminal penalties including fines up to $10,000 or jail time for providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.