State government; prohibiting certain persons from taking certain action. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1787 prohibits Oklahoma state employees, appointees, and contractors from including their preferred pronouns in any official communication (such as emails, letters, or faxes). It defines "personal pronouns" to include terms like "he," "she," "they," and excludes titles like "Mr." or "Ms." unless misused (e.g., a male using "Ms."). Violations result in a warning for the first offense, with termination for subsequent violations. The law applies to all state agencies and political subdivisions, taking effect July 1, 2026. It directly affects state workers’ communication practices in official capacities.