Maddy summaryHB 2942, the "Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act," allows Oklahoma residents who are active members of Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) to deduct their qualified health care sharing expenses from their state income tax starting in 2027. It directly affects Oklahoma residents using HCSMs - non-profit organizations that share medical costs based on shared ethical or religious beliefs - by granting them tax treatment similar to health insurance premiums. Key provisions include permitting deductions for self-employed individuals and employer contributions (treated as nontaxable benefits), requiring documentation to claim the deduction, and ensuring funds received from HCSMs are not considered taxable income. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, with the Oklahoma Tax Commission overseeing implementation and reporting.
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Maddy summarySB 1598 removes restrictions that previously barred Oklahoma historical societies, arts councils, and charter schools from using state funds to support religious organizations. It amends statutes to eliminate prohibitions on funding religious groups for historical preservation (Oklahoma Historical Society), arts programming (Oklahoma Arts Council), and charter school operations. The bill affects how these state entities can award contracts and manage funds, updating rules that previously required nonsectarian use of funds. This change applies to the Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, and charter schools statewide.
Maddy summaryHB 2938 would restrict voting rights for Oklahoma residents who move to another state or country. It prohibits individuals who permanently relocate (or intend to stay indefinitely) from voting in state, county, or local elections - allowing only national elections. Exceptions apply to federal/state government employees required to relocate and those moving temporarily with plans to return to Oklahoma. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and would be codified under Oklahoma Statutes §4-125.
Maddy summarySB 1831 modifies Oklahoma's dental licensing rules to expand emergency temporary licenses for dentists and dental hygienists (up to 90 days) and clarifies eligibility for military spouses living with active-duty service members. It updates exam requirements by allowing patient care during CDCA, Western Regional, or other approved dental exams and permits specialty exams year-round. The bill also refines disciplinary rules for dental assistants, defining "substantially relates" and "reasonable threat" for license revocation due to criminal conduct or violations. These changes affect dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants practicing under Oklahoma's State Dental Act, effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 3094 amends Oklahoma law to allow licensed handgun carriers to bring concealed handguns into the State Capitol Building. Specifically, it adds the Capitol to the list of locations where individuals with a valid Oklahoma handgun license may carry concealed firearms, provided they present the license at a security checkpoint. This change directly affects licensed handgun owners entering the Capitol, overriding previous restrictions that prohibited concealed carry in state government buildings. The bill does not alter concealed carry rules for other locations like schools, courthouses, or public venues, which remain restricted under existing law.
Maddy summarySB 1520 requires Oklahoma's Statewide Official Compensation Commission to set the Governor's salary as the highest among nine specific state officials (including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and others) for any term starting after the Commission sets the salary. The Commission must set all these salaries annually but cannot set any official's pay above the Governor's, and all salary recommendations require legislative approval via joint resolution. This bill directly affects the compensation of those nine elected state officials by establishing a mandatory pay hierarchy and adding legislative oversight. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySB 2020 strengthens parental access to information about minor children by modifying Oklahoma's medical, educational, and counseling privacy laws. It removes minors' ability to block parents from accessing confidential communications with healthcare providers (amending 12 O.S. §2503) and clarifies parental rights to review school records, direct education, and make healthcare decisions (amending 25 O.S. §2002). The bill also revises medical treatment laws (63 O.S. §2602) to limit when minors can consent to treatment without parental involvement and updates disclosure rules for counselors (59 O.S. §§1910, 1939). These changes directly affect parents, legal guardians, and minors under 18 in healthcare, education, and counseling settings.
Maddy summarySB 1622 requires tenants who abandon, surrender, or are evicted from residential rental property to pay any unpaid utility charges in their name to the utility company. Landlords are exempt from liability for these unpaid charges if the utility was contracted directly with the tenant, not the landlord. The bill mandates that utility companies must restore services to the rental property upon the landlord’s request if the tenant fails to pay, and they must pursue payment solely from the tenant. This law directly affects tenants leaving rental units with outstanding utility bills and shifts responsibility from landlords to tenants for those specific charges.
Maddy summarySB 1515 prohibits large financial institutions (those with over $100 billion in assets or transaction volume) from refusing, restricting, or terminating financial services based on a customer's exercise of protected activities. These include religious practices, political speech, refusal to disclose political contributions, environmental choices, diversity initiatives, or business associations (like with gun or fossil fuel industries). The bill requires institutions to provide written reasons for service denials within 14 days and amends Oklahoma’s Consumer Protection Act to allow customers to seek civil penalties of $10,000 per violation, or up to $30,000 if willful. It directly affects major banks and payment processors operating in Oklahoma and aims to prevent discrimination tied to constitutionally protected conduct.
Maddy summarySB 1513 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) and businesses from adding specific fluoride compounds to public water supplies. It bans three chemicals used in water fluoridation: fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality must create rules to enforce this prohibition. The bill takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.