Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new requirements for individuals performing laser hair removal and for the facilities where these procedures take place. It mandates that laser practitioners must either hold a specific health professional license or operate under the supervision of a physician, certified physician assistant, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and complete a 40-hour training program. Additionally, it requires laser hair removal facilities to be overseen by one of these medical professionals, who is responsible for establishing safety protocols, reviewing patient records, and conducting an initial patient evaluation. The overseeing medical professional is not required to be physically present during procedures but must be available for real-time communication.
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Maddy summarySB 418 requires Oklahoma correctional facilities to designate restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters exclusively for use by individuals based on biological sex (male or female). It prohibits individuals from entering these spaces if they are designated for the opposite sex, with limited exceptions for maintenance, medical assistance, or emergencies. Individuals forced to share facilities with someone of the opposite sex may sue the facility within two years to seek court orders, and prevailing parties can recover attorney fees. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 418 requires Oklahoma Department of Corrections facilities to designate all multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters for exclusive use by either males or females based on biological sex. This applies directly to inmates and staff in state correctional facilities, prohibiting individuals from entering spaces designated for the opposite sex except for employees, emergencies, or medical assistance. The bill creates private lawsuits for individuals who encounter opposite-sex individuals in these spaces or are forced to share sleeping quarters with someone of the opposite sex, allowing recovery of attorney fees if they win. It includes exceptions for ADA accommodations, single-occupancy facilities, or emergencies, and requires the Department to issue implementing rules. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 658 prohibits Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) from requiring adoptive or foster parents to affirm government policies on sexual orientation or gender identity that conflict with their personal beliefs, or denying them eligibility based on those beliefs. The bill prevents DHS from establishing policies that block placements due to a parent's religious or moral views on these topics. However, it explicitly preserves DHS's duty to consider a child's best interests, including the child's or family's views on these matters, when making placements. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1777 amends Oklahoma's Citizens Participation Act (OCPA) to exclude specific types of lawsuits from its protections. The bill clarifies that the OCPA does not apply to: government enforcement actions (e.g., by the Attorney General), commercial disputes over sales/leases, personal injury claims, insurance-related cases, or employment-related suits (like trade secret misappropriation or non-compete agreements). This change directly affects businesses, government entities, and individuals involved in these excluded legal actions by removing the OCPA's shield against certain lawsuits. The bill became law on May 13, 2025, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 494 repeals two sections of Oklahoma law (74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3316 and 3317) that referenced CompSource Oklahoma, a state workers' compensation program. This removes specific statutory language from state code related to CompSource Oklahoma without altering the program itself. The repeal becomes effective on November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 494 repeals Sections 3316 and 3317 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. These sections of existing law relate to CompSource Oklahoma, a state agency that provides workers' compensation insurance. By repealing these sections, the bill removes specific statutory language concerning CompSource Oklahoma from state government law. This change will become effective on November 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1777 modifies the Oklahoma Citizens Participation Act, a law designed to protect individuals from lawsuits intended to silence free speech. This bill specifies several types of legal actions that will no longer be subject to the Act's provisions. These exclusions include state enforcement actions, lawsuits against businesses regarding sales of goods or services, claims for bodily injury or wrongful death, and disputes related to insurance contracts. It also excludes certain civil actions arising from employment or contractor relationships, such as those involving trade secrets or non-disclosure agreements. These changes, affecting parties in such litigation, will take effect on November 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 658 prohibits the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) from denying eligibility or placement to current or prospective adoptive and foster parents. This prohibition applies if the denial is based on the parent's sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also states DHS cannot require parents to affirm government policies on these topics if they conflict with their beliefs. However, it clarifies that DHS can still consider a child's or their family's religious or moral beliefs when determining the best placement for the child.
Maddy summaryHB 1393 amends Oklahoma's special education law to clarify how alternate achievement standards are applied in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. It replaces the phrase "based on alternate academic achievement standards" with language requiring assessments "that promote access to and progress in the general education curriculum." This change directly affects students with disabilities in Oklahoma public schools who use alternate assessments, ensuring their IEPs focus on meaningful engagement with standard curriculum content. The bill specifies that alternate assessments must support students' ability to access and advance in regular classroom learning, not just measure them against different standards. The amendment became law after Governor approval on May 9, 2025.