Charitable organizations; Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; exempting charity events from costs and fees for permits and licenses; effective date.

HB 4098 exempts charitable organizations hosting fundraising events from paying permit and license fees to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. The bill amends state law to remove costs for "charity events" - defined as events hosted by charities to raise money for philanthropic purposes - while maintaining fees for all other professional combative sports, MMA, and kickboxing events. This applies to promoters and participants in sanctioned charity events, directly benefiting nonprofit groups organizing such activities. The exemption takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not affect fees for non-charity events.