Sen. Julie McIntosh

Maddy summaryHB 3787 requires all candidates for municipal, county, or school board positions in Oklahoma to meet the state's basic voting eligibility requirements as defined in the Oklahoma Constitution. This means candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of the district, and otherwise qualified to vote in Oklahoma elections. The bill amends existing election laws to enforce this standard for all state, county, municipal, and school board offices, effective November 1, 2026. It does not change the specific requirements but ensures candidates already must meet these standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2950 requires Oklahoma public universities, colleges, and career technology schools to treat homeschool graduates equally with public and private school graduates regarding standardized test score requirements for admission, scholarships, and program eligibility. It prohibits institutions from setting higher minimum ACT, SAT, or equivalent test score thresholds for homeschoolers than those applied to other students. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and State Board of Career and Technology Education must ensure compliance and develop necessary rules. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1673, the "Prosthetic Access and Accountability Act of 2026," requires health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover physician-prescribed prosthetic and orthotic devices (like artificial limbs or braces) needed to restore physical function. It prohibits denials based on disability, cost, or device classification, mandates health plans to review urgent requests within 2 business days (and standard requests within 10), and automatically approves requests if deadlines are missed. Health plans must reimburse out-of-network providers for covered devices if in-network options are unavailable due to location, and they face liability for harm caused by denied or delayed coverage - including medical costs, lost wages, and punitive damages in cases of bad faith. The Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner will enforce these rules, investigate complaints, and publish annual reports on coverage denials and patient outcomes.

Maddy summarySB 1519 prevents Oklahoma municipalities from banning "no-impact home-based businesses" or requiring permits, zoning changes, or fire system installations for them. It specifically protects home-based businesses that meet criteria like minimal traffic, noise, and residential compatibility (e.g., not exceeding property occupancy limits). Municipalities can still enforce general safety, health, and noise laws but cannot restrict these businesses based on their home-based nature. The bill does not affect short-term rental regulations or private homeowners’ association rules.

Maddy summarySB 2122 amends Oklahoma law to allow poultry producers to use out-of-state processing facilities when no in-state options are available. It directly affects Oklahoma poultry producers and processors who face limited local processing capacity. The bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to create rules enabling this option, removing current barriers to out-of-state processing. The change takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the bill text or specific provisions of SB 1047. Without details on which health care services require reimbursement, the reimbursement mechanisms, or the affected entities (e.g., insurers, providers, patients), a factual summary cannot be created. The bill's title mentions "reimbursement for certain health care services" but lacks concrete policy details in the available information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or a detailed legislative summary would be required.

Maddy summarySB 40 modifies Oklahoma law to prohibit businesses, property owners, and employers from banning the transport of firearms or ammunition in a locked motor vehicle (except for convicted felons). It removes liability for entities that allow this practice and prevents lawsuits against them unless they commit a criminal act involving the firearms. The bill allows individuals to sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctions if a business violates these provisions. It does not affect existing rules prohibiting firearms on property where signs are posted or in specific public venues like stadiums during events.

Maddy summarySB 761, the Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act of 2025, establishes 21 specific rights for patients receiving care in Oklahoma hospitals. It directly affects all patients by guaranteeing respectful care, clear communication, informed consent for treatments (including risks and alternatives), access to medical records, privacy protections, and the right to participate in care decisions. Key provisions require hospitals to provide advance directive information, honor ethical concerns, explain complaints processes, and disclose ownership details via public websites. The bill mandates these rights be communicated to patients upon admission or as needed, without altering existing legal standards for care.

Maddy summarySB 1601 requires that state and federal grants for commercial driver training courses be distributed proportionally to all qualifying public and private schools based on each school's share of available student openings relative to the state's total demand. This means funding is allocated according to how many spots each school offers, rather than favoring any specific institution. The bill directly affects all commercial driver training schools in Oklahoma receiving these grants. It takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not create new regulations but modifies grant distribution rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3549 clarifies the priority of claims when a securities intermediary (like a brokerage or bank holding client assets) cannot pay all debts. It states that customers (entitlement holders) who hold securities through the intermediary generally have priority over the intermediary's creditors, unless the creditor has direct control over the asset. The bill also specifies that customers can only recover assets from a third-party purchaser under strict conditions, such as when the intermediary is insolvent and violated its obligations. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.