Maddy summarySB 1690 amends Oklahoma law to allow local governments (cities, towns, counties, or state agencies) to authorize concealed handgun carry in their public buildings and office spaces used for conducting business with the public. This changes previous prohibitions by giving governing bodies the option to permit concealed carry in these locations, provided they don't override existing bans in places like courthouses, schools, or prisons. The bill specifies that authorization must be granted by the governing body and does not affect current restrictions in schools, courthouses, or other explicitly prohibited locations. It also updates language to clarify that concealed carry in the State Capitol Building remains permitted for license holders. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Maddy summarySB 1999 expands eligibility for Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption to include manufactured home owners residing on land they don't own and owners of fixed structures (like permanent additions) on rented property, provided they live there. It amends existing law to clarify that these groups may apply for the exemption if they meet standard residency and ownership requirements. The key change removes previous barriers for these property types, allowing them to qualify for the same tax break as traditional homeowners. This directly affects low-to-moderate income residents living in manufactured homes on leased land or with permanent structures on rented property.
Maddy summarySB 1698 amends Oklahoma law to allow 18- to 20-year-old members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard with an honorable discharge to carry firearms without meeting the standard 21-year-old age requirement. The bill updates eligibility rules for handgun licenses (Section 1290.9) and clarifies that these individuals may carry firearms under the same conditions as older residents, provided they are not otherwise disqualified by law. This change specifically targets military-affiliated youth and veterans, expanding their legal firearm rights while maintaining all other eligibility criteria. The law will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 1881 modifies Oklahoma's juvenile court hearing rules to require public access for hearings involving a child's second or subsequent delinquency adjudication, while keeping most other juvenile hearings private. It mandates that courts make these repeat-offense hearings public unless a judge determines that public disclosure would substantially harm the child's mental or physical well-being. Victims, relatives, legal guardians, and designated representatives may attend all hearings, but the bill explicitly prohibits publishing juvenile identities in public reports. This change directly affects juvenile court participants, including victims, guardians, and the courts handling repeat delinquency cases under Oklahoma's Juvenile Code.
Maddy summarySB 1811, the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, requires Oklahoma school districts to adopt detailed policies addressing bullying and discipline. These policies must include procedures for reporting bullying (including anonymous options, with no disciplinary action based solely on anonymous reports), prohibit zero-tolerance disciplinary approaches, and explicitly recognize students' right to use reasonable physical force for self-defense or to protect others from bullying. The bill also mandates annual policy notices to parents and students, staff training on bullying prevention, and referrals to support programs for both victims and perpetrators.
Maddy summarySB 1905 prohibits most medical care related to gender transition, including procedures, medications, and hormones, for anyone in Oklahoma. It directly affects transgender patients seeking gender-affirming care, healthcare providers, and insurers. The bill allows exceptions only for mental health counseling aimed at aligning patients with their sex assigned at birth. Violations could result in felony charges for providers, malpractice liability, and bans on insurance coverage or state funding for prohibited care. The bill declares an emergency and takes immediate effect upon passage.
Maddy summarySB 1830 amends Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program Act to prohibit businesses employing H-1B nonimmigrant workers from qualifying for state incentive payments. This affects companies applying for the program's tax incentives, requiring them to not hire H-1B visa holders to receive quarterly payments. The bill updates eligibility rules by adding this H-1B employment restriction as a mandatory condition, alongside existing requirements like minimum payroll thresholds ($1.5M or $2.5M depending on industry) and 80% full-time employee coverage. It does not change other program terms like contract duration extensions for certain industries or environmental remediation site incentives. The prohibition applies to all businesses seeking program benefits, with no exemptions specified in the bill text.
Maddy summarySB 1666 holds peace officers (state or local law enforcement) personally liable when they, under color of law, deprive individuals of rights protected by Oklahoma's Bill of Rights (Article II), including through inaction. It removes qualified immunity as a defense, prohibits statutory immunity for such claims, and requires courts to award reasonable attorney fees to successful plaintiffs. Employers must indemnify officers for liability arising under this law, unless the officer acted without good faith or was convicted of a related crime, in which case the officer bears limited personal responsibility. The law directly affects peace officers, their employers, and individuals seeking redress for rights violations by law enforcement.
Maddy summarySB 1674 prohibits registered money transmitters (like payment processors) from charging extra fees or denying service to customers using funds from firearm businesses. It specifically bans surcharges on transactions involving "firearm entities," defined as businesses selling firearms under existing Oklahoma law. The law applies only to electronic payment methods (including phone and internet transactions) and takes effect November 1, 2026. This directly affects payment processors and consumers using firearm-related funds for purchases.
Maddy summarySB 1760 modifies Oklahoma family court procedures for cases where a child is alleged to be deprived. It requires courts to hold nonjury trials for these determinations and specifies that the state must prove its case by showing facts are "more likely true than not" (preponderance of evidence), not a lower standard. The bill sets strict deadlines: courts must hold initial hearings within 90 days of a petition, and emergency custody must end after 180 days unless safety concerns are documented. These changes directly affect children in foster care cases, their parents, and the courts handling these proceedings.