State government; Oklahoma Plain Writing Act of 2025; directing agencies to use plain writing in documents; effective date.

HB 1943, the Oklahoma Plain Writing Act of 2025, requires all state agencies (including departments, courts, and the legislature) to use clear, simple language in documents people need to access government services, benefits, or tax filings. Agencies must train staff, create plain writing sections on their websites, and publish compliance reports within nine months of the law's effective date (November 1, 2025). Starting one year after the effective date, all new or significantly revised agency documents must follow plain writing standards to improve clarity. The law includes penalties of $500 for first violations and $1,000 for repeat violations, with fines funding the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System.