Sen. Warren Hamilton

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Oklahoma counties and cities to choose whether to enforce restrictions on unauthorized camping on public lands. Local governments could opt out of these rules by passing a majority vote of their governing body, rather than being required to follow the restrictions. The bill focuses on giving local jurisdictions flexibility in managing camping on their public lands.

Maddy summarySB 603 clarifies where certain property-related lawsuits must be filed in Oklahoma. It requires that cases involving ownership of real property, land damage, crop damage, or repairs to property be filed in the county where the property is located, rather than allowing lawsuits in other counties. This change applies to actions like recovering land, partitioning property, quieting title disputes, or seeking damages for property damage. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1764, as amended, introduces a provision allowing local governments to decide whether to follow certain rules regarding unauthorized camps on public lands. Specifically, a county or municipality's governing body can opt out of a particular section of the bill through a majority vote. While the exact details of the section that can be opted out of are not included in the provided text, the amendment grants local control over the enforcement of those provisions.

Maddy summarySB 603 amends Oklahoma's civil procedure laws by establishing specific rules for the proper county, or venue, where certain lawsuits must be filed. It clarifies that actions related to real property, such as recovery, partition, or quiet title, must be brought in the county where the property is located. The bill also mandates that lawsuits for damages to land, crops, or improvements be filed in the county where the damage occurred. Additionally, disputes concerning repairs or improvements on real property or attached fixtures must be brought in the county where the property is situated. This bill directly affects individuals and entities involved in property-related legal actions by defining the appropriate court location for these cases.

Maddy summaryHB 1366 enacts Oklahoma's participation in the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Compact, allowing dentists and dental hygienists to more easily practice across participating states. The bill establishes a uniform licensing process requiring a standardized exam, shares disciplinary records through the AADB Clearinghouse, and eliminates duplicate fees for licensees. It specifically waives application fees for active-duty military members and their spouses, expediting their ability to practice when relocating. This compact affects dental professionals seeking multi-state licensure and streamlines processes for military families.

Maddy summarySB 445 raises Oklahoma's age of consent from 16 to 18 years by amending rape statutes. It specifically prohibits sexual activity between school employees (18+) and students under 20, and between foster parents and minors under 19. The bill also updates the age gap rule for convictions, requiring perpetrators to be at least 5 years older than the victim (previously 4 years) for offenses involving those aged 14-18. This directly affects minors under 18 and adults in positions of authority over them, such as school staff, foster parents, and higher education employees.

Maddy summaryHB 1366 establishes Oklahoma's participation in the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact. It directly affects dentists and dental hygienists seeking to practice across participating states by creating a streamlined licensing process. Key provisions include requiring a single uniform national exam (ADEX) for licensure, eliminating duplicate paperwork and fees for licensees moving between states, and providing automatic license privileges for active-duty military members and their spouses with no application fees. The compact also enables states to share disciplinary records through a centralized clearinghouse while maintaining each state's authority to regulate dental practice within its borders.

Maddy summaryHB 2720, the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, authorizes Oklahoma's Department of Homeland Security and its Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and share information about individuals suspected of terrorism, targeted violence, or threats to public safety with law enforcement agencies. The bill requires all shared information to remain confidential, with strict penalties - including fines up to $50,000 or one year in jail - for unauthorized disclosure or use. It also designates such information as legally privileged, making it non-discoverable in court except during criminal prosecutions related to the specific threats. The law directly affects law enforcement agencies receiving these reports and establishes new protocols for handling sensitive intelligence.

Maddy summaryHB 2720, the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, authorizes Oklahoma's Department of Homeland Security and the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center to collect, analyze, and share information about individuals suspected of targeted violence, terrorism, or threats to public safety with law enforcement and public safety agencies. The bill requires all shared information to remain confidential, with penalties including fines up to $50,000 or jail time for unauthorized disclosure. It also designates this information as legally privileged and not subject to court subpoenas, except in specific criminal prosecutions. The law directly affects law enforcement agencies receiving the information and individuals whose data may be collected under its provisions.

Maddy summarySB 766, the Targeted Violence Prevention Act, authorizes Oklahoma's Office of Homeland Security to collect and share information about individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism, targeted violence, or organized crime threats with law enforcement and public safety agencies. It requires strict confidentiality for this information, imposing felony penalties - including up to three years in prison or a $50,000 fine - for unauthorized release or use, with exceptions for criminal investigations or authorized disclosures. The bill also makes such information privileged and non-discoverable in most court cases, barring criminal prosecutions directly related to the data. This law directly affects law enforcement agencies receiving the shared information and expands the Office of Homeland Security’s role in coordinating statewide violence prevention efforts under existing homeland security frameworks.