Maddy summarySB 631 expands Oklahoma's "85% rule" to require inmates convicted of 23 specific serious offenses to serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole. This applies to crimes including first-degree murder, rape, child exploitation (such as child pornography or trafficking), human trafficking, aggravated assault on someone defending another, and discharging a firearm into occupied buildings. The bill eliminates parole eligibility for these offenses until 85% of the sentence is served, removing options like earned credits that could shorten sentences. It directly affects individuals convicted of these listed offenses, ensuring they serve a longer portion of their sentences. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
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Maddy summaryHB 2584 expands physician assistants' (PAs) authority in Oklahoma to prescribe and administer certain controlled substances under supervision of a licensed physician. It clarifies that pharmacists may dispense these prescriptions only when the PA is licensed in Oklahoma and supervised by an Oklahoma-licensed physician, and specifies that PAs must operate under a written practice agreement with their supervising physician. The bill also updates definitions related to PA practice, supervision requirements, and practice agreements to align with current standards. This directly affects PAs, pharmacists, and supervising physicians by changing the legal framework for prescribing controlled substances in the state.
Maddy summaryHB 2289 creates the Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025, requiring state agencies to remove specific personal details - including home addresses, phone numbers, school locations, and children's information - from public records for elected officials, judges, and their immediate families. Agencies must delete such "covered information" within 72 hours of a request and cannot publicly display it. The law also mandates annual reports to the legislature on security spending and data collection methods related to protecting these individuals. It became law without the Governor’s signature on May 28, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 2289, now law in Oklahoma, creates the "Oklahoma Elected Official and Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2025" to protect specific personal details of elected officials and judges. It defines "at-risk individuals" as current/federal/state elected officials, judges (active or retired), and municipal/county officials, along with their immediate family. State agencies must mark and remove covered information - including home addresses, phone numbers, email, Social Security numbers, and children's school details - from public records within 72 hours of a request. The law also requires annual reports on security spending and data breaches, with strict rules for sharing such information (only via signed releases, court orders, or confidentiality agreements).
Maddy summarySB 642 expands workers' compensation rights for injured employees in Oklahoma by clarifying when they can pursue legal action against employers. It directly affects injured workers, their families, and contractors (both general and subcontractors) who must now ensure workers' compensation insurance is made available to subcontractors. Key provisions include: allowing lawsuits if employers fail to secure required insurance or commit intentional torts (with strict proof requirements), defining "provides workers' compensation insurance" as making coverage available (not requiring it to cover specific incidents), and clarifying that immunity from lawsuits does not apply in these cases. The bill also updates definitions for contractors and ensures insurance requirements apply consistently across construction projects.
Maddy summarySB 652 modifies Oklahoma's election scheduling rules, primarily affecting county election boards, municipalities, school districts, and other local political subdivisions. It establishes specific permissible dates for regular and special elections (e.g., second Tuesday in February, first Tuesday in April, and additional dates for special elections like January 2nd Tuesday), while requiring elections on state/federal election days to be filed 75 days in advance. The bill also mandates rescheduling elections that fall on state holidays to the next Tuesday and sets candidate filing periods for certain elections. These changes apply to all elections held after January 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 684 modifies Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Act by increasing the annual credit limit to $7,500 for eligible taxpayers claiming credits for private school tuition and related education expenses. It changes the tax years for which the credit limit applies and requires the Oklahoma Tax Commission to maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online list of all taxpayers claiming the credit, including their names, credit amounts, and the specific law authorizing the credit. This bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers claiming the education credit and participating private schools, which must provide information to the Tax Commission. The law also specifies that qualified expenses include tuition at accredited private schools or certain educational services like tutoring and materials. The changes take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.
Maddy summaryHB 2302 designates specific parking spaces at the Oklahoma State Capitol for top state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, and other key elected or appointed officers. The bill details exact parking zones - such as the semicircular drive west of the Capitol, areas north and south of Northeast 21st Street, and designated rows east of Lincoln Boulevard - to ensure these officials have reserved parking. It modifies existing parking assignments under Oklahoma Statutes without changing broader parking regulations. The bill became law on May 27, 2025, after passing without gubernatorial action.
Maddy summarySB 641 creates Oklahoma's Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act, setting limits on fees charged by auto body repair shops to vehicle owners and insurance companies. It caps administrative charges (like communication, file creation, and software fees) at 4 hours per day based on the market labor rate, and sets maximum daily storage fees: $39 for standard vehicles (or $78 for lithium-ion battery vehicles) for the first 10 days, rising to $75 ($156 for battery vehicles) after day 10 if insurance approval is delayed. Shops must provide written invoices to insurers within 8 business hours. The law directly affects repair shops, insurers, and vehicle owners by standardizing and limiting these specific costs. It takes effect November 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 2302 assigns specific parking spaces at the Oklahoma State Capitol for top state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, Attorney General, and other designated leaders. It designates exact zones for these officials' vehicles in the Capitol parking areas, such as the semicircular drive west of the building and specific sections east and west of Lincoln Boulevard. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on physical parking assignments without changing policy or creating new requirements.