Sen. Kristen Thompson

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2051, known as the "Supervised Physicians Act," creates a new temporary licensure pathway for medical school graduates in Oklahoma to practice medicine under direct supervision. It allows graduates from Oklahoma medical schools who have passed specific licensing exams to obtain a two-year, non-renewable temporary license. These "supervised physicians" must enter into a collaborative practice arrangement with a fully licensed supervising physician. The bill directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to establish rules for this temporary licensure process, supervision requirements, and associated fees.

Maddy summaryHB 2894 amends the Oklahoma Tourism Development Act, modifying the tax incentives available for tourism projects. It adjusts sales tax credit amounts based on project investment tiers, offering up to 10% for projects between $500,000 and $1 million, and up to 25% for projects over $1 million. The bill specifically allows approved companies developing "Entertainment Districts" to pass through sales tax credits to their tenant businesses or, for larger projects, to receive incentive payments based on tenant sales tax collections. It also sets an annual cap of $30 million for cumulative inducements under the Act and concerns extending the Act's sunset date.

Maddy summarySB 1090 creates the "Invest In Oklahoma" program, allowing specific state retirement funds and public entities (like the Teachers’ Retirement System and Land Office) to invest up to 5% of their assets in Oklahoma-based private equity, venture capital, and growth funds. The State Treasurer must select qualifying funds using criteria like investment performance, local capitalization, and return rates, while the new Cash Management and Investment Oversight Commission will monitor compliance and reporting. This program aims to direct state investment capital toward Oklahoma businesses and job growth. The bill amends state statutes to establish the program’s rules, fund selection process, and oversight structure, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 2805 establishes minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements for dental benefit plans in Oklahoma, requiring insurers to spend at least 85% of premium revenue on actual dental care (not overhead) for large group plans and 80% for individual/small group plans. If insurers fail to meet these ratios, they must issue annual rebates to enrollees calculated as the shortfall multiplied by total premium revenue (excluding certain fees). The bill also mandates annual MLR reporting to the Oklahoma Insurance Department by calendar year, with public data disclosure, and requires insurers to file dental rate changes by July 1 for January 1 effective dates. It does not apply to Medicaid plans and takes effect January 1, 2028, for rebate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 2805 establishes minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) standards for dental benefit plans in Oklahoma, requiring insurers to spend at least 80% of premium revenue on actual dental care (or 85% for large groups) rather than administrative costs. Dental insurers must annually report their MLR to the Oklahoma Insurance Department using federal-style forms, with rebates paid to enrollees if the ratio falls below the thresholds. The bill mandates transparent public reporting of MLR data and sets rules for calculating rebates based on the shortfall between actual spending and required minimums. It applies to all private dental plans but excludes Medicaid coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 2140 changes how Oklahoma county assessors value unfinished commercial buildings. It applies to properties missing interior finishes (like floors, walls, or ceilings) that owners or contractors plan to sell or lease for tenants to complete. The bill requires assessors to value these properties based only on the cost of construction materials used before interior work, not the potential finished value. This change takes effect for the 2026 assessment year and beyond.

Maddy summarySB 693 requires social media platforms to display a clear warning about potential mental health risks for minors when users under 18 access the platform. This warning must be provided in a specific, conspicuous manner as defined by the bill, and failure to do so would be deemed an unlawful business practice under Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act. Violations would result in civil penalties, which would be deposited into a new "Social Media Mitigation for Minor Mental Health Fund" managed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The fund aims to support mental health services for minors in Oklahoma, directly affecting social media companies operating within the state.

Maddy summarySB 839 defines "social media platform" in Oklahoma law and declares such platforms "addictive and dangerous to mental health, especially that of minors." The bill does not create new regulations, restrictions, or enforcement mechanisms - only establishes this declarative statement for legal reference. It directly affects how social media platforms are categorized in Oklahoma statutes but imposes no concrete policy changes or requirements on platforms, users, or the state. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, as a standalone definition with no operational provisions.

Maddy summarySB 839 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 839) classifies all social media platforms as "addictive and dangerous to mental health, especially that of minors" under Oklahoma law. The bill defines "social media platform" as any website or internet service enabling user-generated content and interaction, but does not impose new regulations, restrictions, or enforcement mechanisms. It is a declarative classification with no concrete policy changes or requirements for platforms, users, or state agencies. The bill, currently pending in committee, would take effect November 1, 2025, but only establishes this labeling without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.

Maddy summarySB 693 amends Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act to classify certain social media platform practices as unlawful business violations. It creates the "Social Media Mitigation for Minor Mental Health Fund" in the State Treasury, funded by civil penalties imposed on social media platforms found in violation. The bill directly affects social media platforms operating in Oklahoma that fail to comply with the new consumer protection standards. These penalties will support mental health services for minors, as specified in the fund's purpose. The legislation does not mandate specific content warnings but establishes penalties for violations of the updated consumer law.