HB 1523 would create a pilot program allowing Oklahoma public schools to offer virtual mental health services through telehealth. The State Department of Education must develop this program, with schools able to opt in by applying. Key provisions include requiring parental consent before services, limiting initial funding to $25,000, and defining "health benefit plan" per existing state law. The pilot aims to improve student mental health access without mandating participation. (Note: The bill was withdrawn from committee on February 19, 2025.)
HB 1560 establishes the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025" as a named legislative framework but does not create new agricultural policies or regulations. The bill specifies that it will take effect on November 1, 2025, and clarifies it will not be codified (added) into the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a procedural bill that formally names the act and sets its effective date, with no substantive changes to agricultural laws or direct impact on farmers, businesses, or state programs. The bill’s text does not alter existing agricultural rules or funding mechanisms.
SB 380 requires Oklahoma state and local governments to display replicas of specific historical documents (like the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, and U.S. Constitution) as monuments on public grounds. It mandates that the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker must determine monument design, placement, and funding within one year using only donated funds, and prohibits relocation without 3/4 legislative approval plus the Governor's consent. The bill also creates a felony offense for damaging these monuments and authorizes the Attorney General to defend such displays legally if challenged. This bill failed in the Judiciary Committee on February 19, 2025, and is not currently law.
SB 887 proposes a 5-year pilot program called the "Secure Pre-Integration Pilot Program" for non-violent offenders in Oklahoma prisons, aiming to reduce prison populations and state costs. The program would require the Department of Corrections to release eligible inmates to family members or community organizations (like churches or nonprofits), which would monitor them and report to the state. Inmates remain under state custody, and the program explicitly does not replace probation or parole. A dedicated revolving fund would cover program costs, including up to 5% for administrative expenses, but the bill failed committee review in February 2025 and has not become law.
This bill increases property tax relief eligibility for Oklahoma seniors (65+) and disabled residents. It raises the income limit for qualifying households from $12,000 to $38,000 annually and increases the maximum annual tax relief from $200 to $2,000. Relief is calculated as property taxes paid above 1% of household income, but capped at $2,000 per claim. The changes apply to claims for taxes paid in the prior calendar year and take effect January 1, 2026.
SB 228 proposes creating "covenant marriage" in Oklahoma as a distinct legal option, requiring couples to sign a detailed Declaration of Intent affirming lifelong commitment, complete premarital counseling, and file this document with their marriage license application. It establishes stricter divorce rules, allowing dissolution only for abandonment, abuse, or adultery after mandatory counseling (except in abuse cases), and permits conversion of existing marriages to covenant marriages through similar steps. The bill also creates an annual tax credit of $2,500 for joint filers or $1,250 each for separate filers for couples entering covenant marriage, non-refundable but carry-forwardable for five years. The bill, introduced in 2025 but failed in committee, has not become law.
This bill (SB 45) modifies Oklahoma's property tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents. It raises the income eligibility threshold from $12,000 to $38,000 annually for households claiming relief, and increases the maximum annual tax relief amount from $200 to $2,000. Eligible individuals must be 65+ or totally disabled, reside in Oklahoma year-round, and pay property taxes on their primary home. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, directly expanding access to tax relief for low-income seniors and disabled homeowners.
HB 1918 establishes the Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025 as a standalone law that is not added to the state's official statutes. The bill does not create new programs, regulations, or requirements for farmers or other agricultural stakeholders. Instead, it serves a procedural purpose by formally naming and citing the act for future reference. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025, and was recently referred to the Rules Committee for further processing.
HB 1560 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Agriculture Act of 2025" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it establishes the bill's official title and effective date without being codified into Oklahoma's statutes. The bill directly affects no individuals or entities, as it serves only as a naming convention for the legislative text. This is a standard procedural step common for bills that do not enact substantive changes.
SB 829 amends Oklahoma's divorce laws by adding "incompatibility" as a permissible ground for divorce and updating other grounds like abandonment and insanity. It requires courts to consider the degree of fault when making property division decisions and mandates the creation of a trust fund for minor children in specific cases, with safeguards to prevent unauthorized withdrawals until the child reaches a certain age. The bill also updates the educational program requirement for divorcing parents with children, specifying topics like the impact of divorce on children and communication strategies, and sets a fee of $10-$60 for program attendance.
SB 887 would create a five-year pilot program for non-violent inmates in Oklahoma to transition to community supervision with support from family or community organizations (like churches or non-profits), administered by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. The program requires a release plan where the responsible party monitors the inmate and reports to the DOC, without reducing sentence time or replacing probation/parole. It establishes a revolving fund for program costs using state appropriations and other funding sources, with up to 5% allocated for administrative expenses. The bill, which failed in committee in February 2025, would have taken effect on November 1, 2025, if enacted.
SB 339 freezes tuition and fees at Oklahoma public colleges and universities for the 2025-2026 academic year, preventing increases above the rates approved for 2024-2025. It directly affects all institutions within "The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education" by requiring their 2025-2026 rates to match the prior year's approved rates. The bill amends Oklahoma law to prohibit rate increases beyond the previous academic year's approved levels. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and was declared an emergency.
