Maddy summarySB 1901 prohibits hospital staff and organ procurement organizations from discussing organ/tissue donation with a family within 24 hours of a person's death determination. It bans misleading claims (like donations speeding up end-of-life care), implies financial compensation, or hiding conflicts of interest, and requires written donation process summaries and contact info for an independent ombudsman. All donation discussions with families must be electronically recorded if the family consents, and whistleblowers reporting violations are protected from workplace retaliation. Violations carry civil penalties up to $50,000 per incident, and the bill also updates Oklahoma’s death determination law to require a second independent medical verification for organ donation purposes. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
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Maddy summarySB 1662 exempts Oklahoma residents (defined as individuals with a valid Oklahoma driver's license or permit) from paying tolls on state turnpikes. The bill amends Oklahoma law to explicitly add "residents of this state" to the list of toll-exempt users, alongside law enforcement officers. Key provisions include defining residency requirements for toll exemption and requiring the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to implement the change through necessary rules. This policy directly affects all Oklahoma drivers using turnpikes, eliminating their toll obligation upon presentation of a valid state license. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1880 amends Oklahoma's Juvenile Code to address false testimony in child welfare cases. It requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to maintain a public list on its website of individuals - such as child welfare workers, law enforcement, or state employees - who knowingly provide false information under oath during proceedings involving children alleged to be neglected or abused. This list can be used as evidence to assess the truthfulness of these individuals in future cases. The bill also imposes penalties, including fines up to $1,000 or up to two years in prison, for falsifying documents in cases where a child suffered great bodily harm or death. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1635 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to create and submit a comprehensive plan for dissolving the agency by December 31, 2027. The plan must cover selling assets, transferring turnpike infrastructure to the state Department of Transportation, using surplus funds to pay off debts (prioritizing high-interest obligations), and analyzing costs for taxpayers and the state. If the Authority misses the deadline or submits an incomplete plan, it cannot issue new bonds, raise tolls, or start new projects, and faces $1,000 daily fines until compliant. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1752 requires Oklahoma state attorneys to notify a child's legal representative before seeking an emergency custody order when the parent, guardian, or custodian is already represented by counsel. This applies specifically when the state knows a legal representative is involved in the case. The law mandates that the state provide the attorney with a reasonable opportunity to participate before requesting the court issue the emergency order. It does not change the circumstances that justify emergency custody (such as imminent safety threats) but adds a procedural step to ensure legal representation can be heard early in the process.
Maddy summarySB 1746 clarifies that Oklahoma's Attorney General and assistant attorneys general may carry firearms anywhere in the state for personal protection after completing a specific handgun qualification course developed by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. The bill requires these officials to obtain an identification card from the Council and return it immediately if they lose eligibility. It does not change existing carry rules for other individuals or law enforcement. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1838 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 1838) makes U.S. gold and silver coins legal tender for public debts and allows silver bullion (at .999 purity) to be used for private debts, while prohibiting mandatory acceptance. It exempts gold/silver transactions from state taxes, excludes such assets from personal property taxation, and requires the State Treasurer to store 10% of state funds in gold/silver and accept them for property taxes. The bill also adds a tax deduction for capital gains from selling precious metals. These changes directly affect Oklahoma taxpayers, state finances, and businesses dealing in gold/silver.
Maddy summarySB 1756 requires Oklahoma public school districts, colleges within the state university system, and technology centers to adopt employment policies mandating that all current and future employees sign an attestation acknowledging the difference between male and female as defined in Oklahoma law (Title 25 Section 16). The policy must be implemented for all employees on the bill's effective date of July 1, 2026. The State Board of Education and related higher education boards may create rules to enforce this requirement. This bill directly affects all employees in these educational institutions through a new hiring and employment policy obligation.
Maddy summarySB 1702, the Firearm Preservation Act, requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to auction firearms they obtain through legal processes (such as court orders, estate settlements, or forfeiture) instead of destroying them. Auctions must be conducted exclusively to eligible buyers who pass required state and federal background checks, with proceeds funding agency operations like training or equipment. The law shields law enforcement from liability if a purchased firearm is later used to cause harm and mandates agencies to maintain detailed auction records for five years. Violations carry fines of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for repeat offenses, with funds deposited into the state’s general revenue fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses selling agricultural products like compost, fertilizer, or mulch to clearly label if they contain biosolids (treated wastewater byproducts). It also mandates property owners to display visible public signage where biosolids were applied and disclose this when selling or leasing land. The Department of Environmental Quality must publish an annual public map showing all biosolids application sites, including dates and landowner names. These rules apply to all agricultural product sales, property transactions, and agritourism businesses within four miles of application sites.