Sen. David Bullard

Maddy summarySB 382 requires children to be toilet trained before enrolling in Oklahoma public prekindergarten starting with the 2025-2026 school year. Parents must provide written assurance of toilet training upon enrollment, and schools must follow a defined process if a child is not toilet trained (defined as three documented incidents of soiling or urination over four weeks). Schools may temporarily withdraw the child, refer parents to support resources, or allow parent assistance during training. Children with disabilities covered by an IEP or 504 Plan are exempt from this requirement. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3462 updates Oklahoma's plumbing licensing rules by revising definitions and qualification requirements for license applicants. It reclassifies "master plumber" as "plumbing contractor" and specifies that residential journeyman applicants must be 18+ with 3 years of experience, an associate's degree plus 2,000 hours of training, or military experience. Unlimited journeyman applicants require similar education and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training under a licensed contractor. The bill directly affects plumbing professionals seeking licenses in Oklahoma, particularly those applying for residential or unlimited journeyman or contractor credentials.

Maddy summarySB 2065 designates four specific insects as official Oklahoma state symbols: the European honeybee as the state agricultural pollinator, the American bumblebee as the state native insect, the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect, and the rainbow scarab as the state soil conservation insect. These designations would be added to Oklahoma Statutes under new sections 98.26 through 98.29. The bill has no direct policy impact on residents or regulations but formally recognizes these species for symbolic purposes. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summarySB 1884 ensures school districts grant statewide professional educators' associations (like teacher unions) equal access to school employees for activities such as distributing materials, speaking at meetings, and using school facilities. It prohibits schools from conditioning this access on fees, meals, or donations and requires districts to notify the State Board of Education if access is denied within 15 days. The bill also allows school employees to terminate membership in these associations at any time without restrictions or requiring a reason, and invalidates any existing agreements that limit this right. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, applying directly to school employees and educators' associations in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 1168 makes it a felony to knowingly deliver or possess abortion-inducing drugs (like misoprostol or methotrexate) with the intent of causing an abortion, punishable by up to $100,000 in fines or 10 years in prison. It directly affects individuals who provide such drugs for non-exceptional purposes, including off-label use for abortion. Key exceptions include pharmacists, manufacturers, and distributors acting within lawful medical practices, as well as preventive contraception used as directed by manufacturers. The law does not restrict treatment for ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, or medical uses of drugs like chemotherapy.

Maddy summaryHB 2960 expands liability protection for firearm manufacturers, distributors, and sellers in Oklahoma. It broadens the existing exemption to cover injuries caused by aftermarket modifications using component parts (like triggers or barrels), not just complete firearms. The exemption now shields these businesses from lawsuits related to injuries or property damage stemming from how others use or modify firearms. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3546 prohibits recognizing artificial intelligence systems, environmental elements (like rivers or forests), nonhuman animals, or inanimate objects as having "personhood" under Oklahoma law. This means these entities cannot be granted legal rights or status equivalent to a person. The bill explicitly preserves the existing legal personhood of corporations, municipalities, and other recognized organizations formed before November 1, 2026. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2970 designates *Sauroposeidon proteles* (a Late Cretaceous sauropod dinosaur) as Oklahoma's official state fossil, replacing the previous designation. The bill directly affects Oklahomans through state symbolism and education, emphasizing the fossil's discovery in Atoka County. It contains no regulatory or funding provisions, only a ceremonial change to the state's official designation. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3312 requires all Oklahoma public schools (including charter and virtual schools) to provide annual, age-appropriate firearm safety instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. For K-5 students, this covers basic safety rules like "stop, don't touch, leave the area, tell an adult." Students in grades 6-12 receive instruction on safe firearm storage, handling, and responding to found firearms. The bill mandates parental opt-out options with alternative activities, prohibits live ammunition or firearms in instruction, and requires curriculum neutrality on political topics like gun rights. It becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4125 would restore gun rights for nonviolent felons in Oklahoma who have received a full pardon and have not been convicted of any new crime (that hasn't been pardoned) in the past five years. It specifically allows them to possess non-semi-automatic firearms and carry a handgun under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The bill also reinstates eligibility for jobs requiring firearm ownership, such as peace officer or gunsmith. The changes would take effect on November 1, 2026.