Sen. Casey Murdock

Maddy summaryHB 3617, the Oklahoma Agriculture Right to Repair Act, requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment to provide farmers with access to repair manuals, parts, tools, and diagnostic information needed to fix their own machinery. It directly affects farmers who maintain equipment like tractors and harvesters, as well as manufacturers who must comply with these requirements. Key provisions mandate that manufacturers cannot restrict access to repair resources through software locks or proprietary barriers, though exemptions apply for safety-critical components or security features. The bill aims to reduce repair costs and downtime for agricultural operations while ensuring manufacturers meet specific disclosure standards.

Maddy summarySB 1923 prohibits inmates in Oklahoma prisons and reformatories from accessing social media platforms on any electronic devices provided by the Department of Corrections (like phones, tablets, or computers). The bill defines "social media platform" as websites enabling user-generated content and interaction, such as Facebook or Instagram. The Department of Corrections must create specific rules to implement this ban, which takes effect November 1, 2026. This policy directly affects all inmates in state correctional facilities by restricting their use of social media during incarceration.

Maddy summarySB 2014 designates ivermectin (for human use) as an over-the-counter medication in Oklahoma, allowing it to be sold without a prescription or pharmacist consultation. This bill directly affects pharmacies, pharmacists, and consumers who purchase this drug. The key provision removes the current requirement for a prescription or healthcare professional consultation for ivermectin, changing its legal status under state pharmacy law. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1888 requires Oklahoma school athletic associations to include specific transparency measures in their written policies, such as making records accessible under the Open Records Act, holding open meetings per the Open Meeting Act, and conducting annual financial and performance audits. It also mandates that associations submit all new rules or rule changes to the legislature for review 30 days before the session ends, with the legislature having 30 days to approve or disapprove them via joint resolution. If the legislature fails to act, the rules automatically take effect. The bill repeals an existing provision about student transfers to streamline policy requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1890 creates the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission to oversee all secondary school sports and activities for public and private schools in the state. The commission, composed of school administrators, parents/guardians from diverse school sizes, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, will establish rules on student eligibility, facility use, conduct, and disciplinary procedures. Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, the commission will organize all secondary school activities, replacing the current system and repealing existing rules about student transfers. Private schools with 300+ students must join agreements with the commission to participate.

Maddy summarySB 1078 modifies Oklahoma's pesticide law to establish that warning labels on pesticides will meet state legal requirements when specific conditions are met. It directly affects pesticide manufacturers and sellers by clarifying when their labeling complies with state law. Key provisions include exceptions: the law does not apply if the EPA cancels a pesticide due to intentional misrepresentation of health/safety data, or if the pesticide is manufactured by a company from an adversarial nation (per federal regulations). The bill also explicitly preserves existing civil legal actions. This is a procedural update to labeling standards, not a new regulatory requirement.

Maddy summarySB 1926 allows victims of domestic abuse in Oklahoma to file protective order petitions in any county, removing previous restrictions that required filing in the victim's county, the abuser's county, or the location of the abuse. This change makes it easier for victims to seek protection without being limited by geographic location. The bill also requires victims to file a police report first if they are not family members or in a dating relationship before filing a petition. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2111 modifies Oklahoma's hunting clothing requirements by exempting commercial hunting areas from the existing rule that mandates hunters wear at least 500 square inches of fluorescent orange clothing (with 400 square inches being the visible orange portion). This change directly affects hunters participating in commercial hunting operations, such as guided tours or outfitter services, where the standard clothing rules no longer apply. The bill amends Section 5-205 of state law to create this specific exception while maintaining the original fine of $25-$50 for violations in non-commercial areas. The law will take effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2100 exempts private lands enrolled in Oklahoma's Conservation Commission Cost-Share Program from eminent domain, meaning the government cannot take these lands for public projects without the landowner's consent. This protection applies to all lands in the program, with exceptions only for projects deemed essential to public health and safety. The bill, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects landowners participating in the Cost-Share Program by safeguarding their property rights during conservation efforts. It codifies this exemption into Oklahoma Statutes (Section 3-3-118 of Title 27A) to ensure long-term stability for conservation initiatives.

Maddy summarySB 1953, the Employer Health Plan Transparency Act, requires group health plans and public employee health plans in Oklahoma to ensure contracts with health insurers and service providers include full access to medical records, billing details, and payment documentation. It prohibits contracts from limiting information sharing about patient care or costs, mandates HIPAA-compliant disclosures, and requires itemized cost breakdowns for covered services. This directly affects employers offering health benefits, insurers, and healthcare providers by standardizing data access and transparency in coverage arrangements. The law aims to improve clarity for plan participants regarding medical expenses and service coverage under Oklahoma's health insurance framework.