Sen. Brenda Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county assessors in Oklahoma to use publicly and commercially available aerial images, such as those from drones, to inspect and value real property. By updating existing definitions, the legislation clarifies that "inspection" now includes the use of these aerial overlays alongside traditional on-ground visits. The primary goal is to modernize how property values are determined, enabling assessors to rely on remote data for tasks like data collection and valuation. This change directly affects county assessors and their staff, who will have new tools to perform their duties more efficiently.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the deadline for post-adjudication review boards in Oklahoma from the year 2028 to 2026. The change directly affects the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth and the administrative timelines for reviewing cases involving children in the juvenile justice system. By amending the specific date in the law, the legislation shortens the period during which these reviews can occur, ensuring the process concludes two years earlier than originally planned.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Oklahoma to cover specific genetic testing and cancer imaging for individuals at risk of cancer. The coverage applies to tests ordered by doctors that align with recognized medical guidelines and must not be subject to deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance limits. The law defines genetic testing as multi-gene analysis for inherited cancer mutations and specifies that imaging must be evidence-based and clinically useful. It also includes provisions to ensure these benefits do not negatively impact eligibility for federal health savings accounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes health care providers in Oklahoma to prescribe medication to a sexual partner without examining them, a practice known as expedited partner therapy, specifically when the partner is unlikely or unable to visit a clinic. The law requires that this treatment be accompanied by counseling and written materials containing safety warnings, dosage instructions, and information about preventing future infections. To encourage use of the new option, the bill shields doctors and pharmacists from civil lawsuits or disciplinary action if they act in good faith, except in cases of gross negligence. Additionally, the legislation updates existing legal definitions regarding sexually transmitted infections and removes a previous prohibition on non-physicians treating these conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county assessors in Oklahoma to use digital aerial images from fixed-wing aircraft to inspect real property as part of their regular four-year valuation cycle. The legislation updates state law to permit assessors to rely on these images to discover changes to properties, provided the aircraft follows Federal Aviation Administration regulations. It also requires assessors to maintain specific mapping systems and sales files to support accurate property valuations. The changes are intended to modernize how property values are determined while ensuring the data collected meets established appraisal standards.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma law, known as the Improving Employment and Education Outcomes for Homeless Youth Act, allows specific officials like shelter directors and school liaisons to officially verify that a child or youth is homeless. To confirm this status, these authorized individuals must check missing persons databases for minors and send a letter to the parents or guardians, who have fifteen business days to object before verification is finalized. Once verified, homeless youth under eighteen can apply for a state identification card without needing their parent or legal guardian to sign the application. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Public Safety may issue these non-compliant ID cards to homeless minors at no fee, removing the usual requirement for parental consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use $4.3 million from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund to design and build a State Capitol Arch dedicated to honoring the Oklahoma National Guard. The legislation designates a specific parcel of land for the arch's construction and directs the State Capitol Preservation Commission to hire contractors to execute the project based on preliminary designs. Additionally, the bill applies existing administrative rules for the Legacy Capital Financing Fund to this project and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.