Sen. Avery Frix

Maddy summaryThis bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as the official standard for Oklahoma state agencies. It requires state departments reviewing discrimination cases under existing laws (like those in Title 25) to use this definition when determining if conduct was motivated by antisemitic intent. The bill explicitly states it does not affect First Amendment rights, alter evidentiary standards, or override current discrimination laws. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2014 creates the Legal Services Revolving Fund in Oklahoma to provide legal representation for low-income residents in specific civil cases. It prioritizes family law, domestic violence cases, and eviction (forcible entry and detainer) cases, with funds allocated across all 77 counties based on census data showing poverty levels. The bill strictly prohibits using these funds for criminal cases, abortion-related services, or challenges to census data. Eligible legal aid organizations must follow federal auditing standards and report annually on fund usage to state committees.

Maddy summaryHB 2014 expands Oklahoma's Legal Services Revolving Fund to provide civil legal aid to indigent residents (defined as at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines) across all 77 counties. It prioritizes funding for domestic violence/family law cases and eviction defense (forcible entry and detainer actions), while explicitly prohibiting use for criminal matters, abortion services, or challenges to census data. Funds must be allocated proportionally based on county poverty data, with strict reporting and audit requirements for recipient organizations. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1631 requires fire insurance policies in Oklahoma's rural fire protection districts to cover fire department response for residential fires at 2% of the property value, with a base fee of $1,000 for the first hour and $250 for each additional 15 minutes. It also mandates that motor vehicle liability policies cover fire department response to accidents at $540 for the first hour and $135 per additional 15 minutes, plus a 25% surcharge if powered rescue equipment is used. Both fee structures must be reviewed annually by the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner using the Consumer Price Index or an approved alternative index. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting rural homeowners and motor vehicle policyholders in designated fire districts.

Maddy summarySB 1104 requires the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to select a vendor for a statewide inventory tracking system to monitor medical marijuana from cultivation to sale. The system must track key events like planting, harvesting, transportation, and disposal, and maintain detailed records of all products, including batches and transactions. This affects all medical marijuana businesses, research facilities, education centers, and waste disposal facilities, which must integrate their operations with the new system. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025, aiming to standardize tracking and improve oversight.

Maddy summarySB 1104 requires the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to select a specific vendor for the state's seed-to-sale inventory tracking system. This bill directly affects all medical marijuana businesses, research facilities, education facilities, and waste disposal facilities operating in Oklahoma. Key provisions mandate that the tracking system must include features like real-time notifications for planting, harvesting, and transportation; complete inventory records of all marijuana products; and integration capabilities for reporting. The system must also support automated discrepancy reporting and comply with HIPAA for patient data protection.

Maddy summaryHB 1631 requires insurance policies in rural fire protection districts to cover fire department responses for both residential fires and motor vehicle accidents. For residential properties, policies must cover at least 2% of property value, with response fees set at $1,000 for the first hour and $250 per additional quarter hour (including costs for firefighting foam replacement). For motor vehicle accidents, liability policies must cover fire department response at $540 per hour (first hour) and $135 per quarter hour (with a 25% surcharge for powered rescue equipment), plus fees for absorbent materials. All rates must be reviewed annually by the Insurance Commissioner using the Consumer Price Index or an approved alternative, effective November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2152, the Homemade Food Freedom Act, allows home-based food producers with annual sales under $150,000 to sell homemade foods without state health department licensing. It exempts non-perishable foods (like baked goods) from licensing if sold directly to consumers or through third-party venues like farmers markets, requiring clear labels stating "produced in a private residence." Perishable foods (like salads) can only be sold directly by the producer after completing an 8-hour food safety course, with mandatory allergen and origin labeling. The bill specifically requires "Contains Unpasteurized Milk" labeling if unpasteurized milk is an ingredient, and prohibits meat, seafood, or poultry in homemade products.

Maddy summaryHB 2152, the "Homemade Food Freedom Act," allows small-scale home food producers to sell homemade food products without state health department licensing, provided they meet specific conditions. It directly affects home-based businesses with annual sales under $150,000, permitting sales of non-time-controlled foods (like baked goods) directly to consumers or through vendors like farmers markets, while requiring time-controlled foods (like salads) to be sold only directly with mandatory food safety training. The bill mandates clear labeling including allergen information, a disclosure about home production, and special labeling for products containing unpasteurized milk. Producers may optionally register for a $15 annual number to replace personal details on labels. The law exempts these producers from certain health inspections but requires compliance with federal labeling rules for interstate sales.

Maddy summarySB 108 would remove a restriction preventing Oklahoma taxpayers from deducting gambling losses against their taxable income for certain tax years. This change directly affects individual taxpayers who have wagering losses in qualifying tax years, allowing them to deduct these losses as itemized deductions. The bill amends Oklahoma's tax code (68 O.S. § 2358) to eliminate the existing limitation on such deductions. It does not change other tax provisions or create new requirements.