HB 3702 requires Oklahoma public school districts to operate for at least 185 days (up from 181) and provide 1,110 hours of classroom instruction annually (up from 1,086), effective for the 2026-2027 school year. School districts must adopt a specific school-hours policy and notify the State Board of Education by October 15 each year to qualify for this requirement. The bill limits districts from counting more than 30 hours of professional meetings toward the required instructional time and prohibits counting parent-teacher conferences beyond 12 hours yearly. It also mandates districts using extended-day schedules to document student achievement impacts and report annually to the State Board of Education. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma public school districts that choose to adopt the new policy framework.
HB 3675 requires health insurance companies to have a qualified human professional review any adverse decision (like denying coverage) made by an algorithm, artificial intelligence system, or automated decision system before it becomes final. The bill mandates that patients receive clear notices explaining the reasons for denied coverage, the clinical basis for the decision, and how to appeal. It allows AI systems to be used for administrative tasks or fraud detection but prohibits their use in final coverage decisions without human oversight. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting patients, insurers, and utilization review agents in Oklahoma.
HB 4175 allows Oklahoma school districts to request waivers from the state’s minimum school day and hour requirements (181 days or 1,086 hours annually) if they declare an emergency. School districts must formally request the waiver and get approval from the State Board of Education to temporarily reduce instructional time. The bill also restricts virtual instruction days, permitting no more than two days (12 hours) per school year toward the required hours starting in 2026-2027, with prior approval from the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This directly affects public school districts in Oklahoma seeking flexibility during emergencies.
HB 4458 would extend a five-year property tax exemption for qualifying manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma, directly affecting new or expanded manufacturing operations that meet specific criteria. Key provisions include setting a $500,000 minimum investment threshold (adjusted annually for inflation) for facilities to qualify, clarifying that facilities need not remain unoccupied for 12 months to maintain the exemption after the first year, and requiring annual wage verification for certain applicants. The exemption applies to facilities engaged in transforming materials into new products, aircraft repair, specific data services, and large distribution centers meeting investment and employment benchmarks. This bill is currently in committee review (referred to Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee) and has not yet passed.
HB 4320 requires Oklahoma state agencies to reduce their permanent administrative rules by 25% within two years of the law's effective date (November 1, 2026). Agencies must first identify a baseline rule count (75% of current rules) and target obsolete, duplicative, or burdensome rules for removal or consolidation. Each agency must submit annual reports detailing their progress, excluded rules (those with specific statutory authority), and justification for retaining major rules. Non-compliance prohibits agencies from creating new permanent rules until corrected. The law applies directly to all state agencies subject to administrative rulemaking.
HB 4171 requires a commission to verify that property condemnation serves a valid public use before proceeding. The bill directs commissioners to hold a hearing, inspect the property, assess just compensation (including injury to remaining property), and report findings to the court. This change directly affects property owners facing eminent domain actions, such as those with land needed for railroad projects, and requires condemners like railroad companies to follow this new review step. The law updates Oklahoma’s eminent domain process by adding this mandatory public use determination and compensation assessment before condemnation can move forward.
This bill amends Oklahoma's oil and gas law to specifically exclude iodine from the definition of "constituent elements" in oil and gas produced water. It means companies extracting iodine from wastewater generated during oil and gas operations are no longer subject to regulations governing the extraction of other minerals from this waste stream. The change directly affects businesses seeking to commercially recover iodine from oilfield wastewater, clarifying that such extraction falls outside the scope of existing rules. The provision ensures iodine recovery can proceed without triggering additional regulatory requirements tied to other mineral extraction.
HB 4276 requires Oklahoma counties, school districts, and other public entities subject to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to obtain written certification confirming sufficient, unencumbered funds are available before issuing any bids for public construction or improvement projects. This certification must specify the funding source, amount, and confirm funds cover the project cost, and must be retained with bidding documents. Projects without this certification are void, and bidding must pause if costs increase after documents are issued. The bill directly affects all public agencies managing construction projects funded by public money.
HB 4483 increases salaries for employees of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department starting July 1, 2026. It provides a 7% raise for those earning under $40,000 annually, a 5% raise for salaries between $40,000 and $60,000, and a 3% raise for salaries between $60,000 and $100,000. Employees earning $100,000 or more annually receive no salary increase under this bill. The bill directly affects department employees based on their current salary ranges.
HB 4172 appropriates $50 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the School Security Revolving Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support school resource officer programs under existing law (Section 5-148.1 of Title 70). This bill directly affects Oklahoma public schools by providing dedicated funding for security personnel, effective July 1, 2026. The bill is procedural, allocating existing funds without creating new requirements.
HB 4176 extends the time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits in Oklahoma from two years to three years. It directly affects patients who suffered injury or death due to medical care and wish to sue a physician, hospital, or health care provider. The bill changes the rule so that for cases arising on or after November 1, 2026, plaintiffs have three years from when they reasonably discovered the injury to file a lawsuit, instead of the current two-year limit. This change applies to cases based on tort, contract, or other claims related to patient care. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.
This bill re-creates the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission to coordinate state responses to potential military base realignments or closures. The Commission will include five Governor-appointed members representing communities near specific military installations (Altus AFB, Vance AFB, Fort Sill, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, and Tinker AFB), two non-voting legislative members, and two non-voting executive members (Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Adjutant General). The Commission must follow open meeting and records laws and will dissolve on December 31, 2030, with the bill taking immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.
