HB 4144 requires Oklahoma law enforcement agencies to make specific arrest and incident reports publicly available, including arrest details (name, date of birth, cause), incident summaries, radio logs, crime summaries, jail records, and body-worn camera footage. Agencies must redact sensitive information like minor identities, medical details, or ongoing investigation details before release, but must disclose redacted portions once investigations conclude. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies by expanding public access to policing records while establishing clear redaction standards for privacy and safety concerns. The policy changes standardize transparency for public record requests related to law enforcement activities.
HB 3114 requires Oklahoma county jails to transfer inmates to state correctional facilities within five business days of receiving court documents. If a county jail reaches capacity, it must notify the state within 72 hours and transport inmates to designated facilities. The state reimburses counties at a set daily rate for housing inmates until transfer, with specific rules for incomplete sentencing documents. This bill directly affects county sheriffs, jail administrators, and inmates by establishing clear timelines and financial accountability for inmate transfers.
HB 3674 establishes a three-year pilot program for school resource officers (SROs) in Oklahoma schools, requiring participating school districts to prioritize hiring officers with specialized school-based law enforcement training. The bill mandates that all sexual assault reports within schools be directed to law enforcement and requires SROs to complete one hour annually of CLEET-approved training on sexual assault response, trauma-informed practices, and violence prevention. These provisions directly affect school districts, SROs, and law enforcement agencies by updating certification requirements and ensuring SROs receive targeted training to address sexual violence. The bill amends existing laws to integrate these training and reporting standards into Oklahoma’s school safety framework.
SB 1460 expands Oklahoma's felony classification system by adding 35 specific offenses to Class B5 felonies, including repeat domestic violence convictions (like second assaults on intimate partners), stalking, and second or subsequent "peeping tom" offenses (using hidden cameras to capture private areas without consent). It also creates new felony penalties for gang-related activities, assaults on police officers or police animals, and certain animal cruelty crimes like dogfighting. The bill updates sex offender registration requirements to include these newly classified offenses. These changes apply to individuals convicted of these specific acts, effective January 1, 2026.
HB 2299, the "Dr. Tom Coburn Act," establishes rules for Oklahoma's delegates to Article V conventions (which propose U.S. constitutional amendments). It directly affects Oklahoma legislators appointed as commissioners or alternates at these federal conventions. Key provisions define "commissioner" and "commission," prohibit delegates from exceeding their assigned authority (e.g., voting beyond legislative instructions), and criminalize bribery, threats, or obstruction of delegates with a felony charge. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, and is not codified in Oklahoma statutes.
HB 2939 updates Oklahoma's absentee voting rules by amending election statutes to clarify procedures for damaged ballots and electronic applications. It allows county election boards to create substitute ballots when absentee ballots are damaged or unreadable (via fax or electronic submission), requiring two board members of different parties to document the process. The bill also tightens verification for electronic absentee applications, requiring voters to match their name, birth date, and ID number to their voter registration record and confirming their address before submitting. It repeals the specific provision about fax submissions (Section 14-118.1) while updating related sections to standardize these processes. This directly affects Oklahoma voters applying for absentee ballots electronically or by fax.
HB 2960 expands liability protection for firearm manufacturers, distributors, and sellers in Oklahoma. It broadens the existing exemption to cover injuries caused by aftermarket modifications using component parts (like triggers or barrels), not just complete firearms. The exemption now shields these businesses from lawsuits related to injuries or property damage stemming from how others use or modify firearms. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.
This Oklahoma House Concurrent Resolution expresses support for eliminating the United States Department of Education and urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with that goal. The document argues that education is a state responsibility under the Tenth Amendment and claims that federal involvement has led to excessive regulations and poor student outcomes in Oklahoma. It highlights concerns about declining national reading scores and asserts that local control would better address educational needs. The resolution does not change any laws or policies within Oklahoma but serves as a formal statement of legislative sentiment regarding federal education policy.
This legislative resolution designates April 21, 2026, as Route 66 Day to mark the centennial anniversary of the historic highway. It formally recognizes the contributions of key figures like Cyrus Avery and Andy Payne who helped establish and promote the route through Oklahoma. The bill highlights the state's significant economic benefits from Route 66, noting that the road supports over 46,000 jobs and generates billions in annual revenue. Additionally, it expresses gratitude to the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission and the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission for their preservation and development efforts. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the chairs of both commissions to acknowledge their work.
HB 3056 modifies Oklahoma's Milk and Milk Products Act to allow incidental sales of raw, unpasteurized milk (from cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, or horses) directly to consumers at farms, feed stores, restaurants, farmer's markets, or via farm delivery. It also permits advertising these sales and lets farmers make cheese using milk from their own farm. The bill defines "incidental sales" for goat milk as not exceeding 100 gallons per month on average. This directly affects small-scale dairy farmers and consumers who purchase raw milk directly, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3047 requires Oklahoma state agencies to file all statutorily mandated reports electronically with the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) instead of on paper. LOFT must create an online filing system, maintain a public index of all required reports with their status, and notify the Legislature when reports are available. Agencies may submit printed copies only if they provide a written explanation for why electronic filing isn't possible. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is classified as an emergency measure. (This procedural bill directly affects state agencies and LOFT, with no direct impact on citizens or businesses.)
HB 3145 exempts hunters from paying tag fees for female deer, elk, and similar Cervidae animals, feral swine, and non-native exotic wildlife when hunted at commercial hunting areas in Oklahoma. This change directly affects commercial hunting operations and hunters targeting these specific species, removing a $10 fee for required tags. The bill amends existing law to maintain tag requirements (staying attached until consumption) while eliminating fees for the exempted categories. Violations of tag rules still carry fines ($100-$500) or jail time (up to 60 days), unchanged by this bill. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
