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failed · Oklahoma · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 3428: Labor; veterans benefits; poster.

HB 3428 requires Oklahoma employers with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees to display a veterans benefits poster in the workplace. The poster, created by the Oklahoma Department of Labor in collaboration with the Division of Veterans Services, must list specific resources including mental health services, education programs, tax benefits, veteran driver licenses, unemployment insurance eligibility, legal aid, and the VA Crisis Line contact. Employers must display the poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and directly affects large employers statewide by mandating clear access to veteran support services.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 1647: Mental health and substance abuse services; broadening purpose of County Community Safety Investment Fund; authorizing certain awards for specified programs. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1647 creates a revolving fund called the County Community Safety Investment Fund within Oklahoma's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill broadens the fund's purpose to support evidence-based county programs including mental health/substance abuse treatment, pretrial diversion, jail intake screenings, employment, education, and housing services. Counties and multi-county partnerships can apply for funding, while the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board may receive up to $1 million annually for similar programs. The bill requires annual reporting to state legislators on fund allocations and program outcomes. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1377: Alcoholic beverages; retail spirits licenses; retail beer and wine licenses; discounts; Veterans; effective date.

HB 1377 allows retail stores selling hard liquor (spirits) to offer discounted prices to current or former U.S. military members, at the store’s discretion. This exception modifies existing rules that prohibit retailers from providing "prizes, premiums, gifts, or similar inducements" with alcohol sales. The discount must maintain a minimum 6% markup on the product, as defined by existing law. The change specifically applies to spirits licenses, not beer or wine sales, and does not alter other restrictions on alcohol promotions or sales hours.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1540: Crimes and punishments; creating felony offense related to child abuse. Effective date.

SB 1540 amends Oklahoma law to create new felony classifications for child abuse, neglect, and related offenses. It defines "child abuse" as willful or malicious harm by anyone responsible for a child's welfare, making it a Class A3 felony punishable by up to life in prison or fines up to $5,000. The bill also establishes "enabling child abuse" and "enabling child neglect" as separate Class A3 and Class B1 felonies, respectively, targeting those who facilitate harm to children. Additionally, it requires life without parole for repeat offenders convicted of first-degree rape, sodomy, or sexual abuse of a child. These provisions directly affect caregivers, parents, and institutions responsible for child safety.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1581: Children; Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Account; authorizing Department of Human Services to allocate monies; disbursements of funds; by Commission on Children and Youth; documentation; contract; effective date.

HB 1581 updates Oklahoma's child abuse review team requirements under the Children's Code. It mandates that each county (or contiguous counties) establish a multidisciplinary team - including law enforcement, medical staff, child welfare workers, and prosecutors - to coordinate investigations of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Key provisions require teams to develop joint investigation protocols, minimize stress on child victims, provide mandatory training for members, and submit annual reports to the Commission on Children and Youth. The bill also establishes annual reviews to ensure teams meet standards and removes non-compliant teams from state records. This directly affects county-level child protection teams, agencies, and child welfare systems across Oklahoma.

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 4145: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem taxation; homestead exemption amount; effective date.

HB 4145 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Law Enforcement Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not include substantive policy changes or new requirements; it solely creates a named act without provisions to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. This type of bill is administrative, serving only to formally identify the act and establish its implementation timeline. It directly affects the state's legislative process but does not alter law enforcement practices, funding, or responsibilities for any entity.

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 1836: Health care providers; requiring specified mental health screenings. Effective date.

SB 1836 requires physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and osteopathic physicians to conduct annual mental health screenings using a standardized tool during routine primary care visits. The State Board of Medical Licensure will develop the screening method and educational materials, collaborating with other health boards. This applies only to providers who perform direct patient care, excluding those in non-clinical roles. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 4200: Homelessness; partnership; purpose; directing Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to oversee; funding; rules; creating the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Program Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 4200 updates key definitions in Oklahoma's Mental Health Law to clarify eligibility for treatment and services. It revises the definition of "mental illness" to include specific impairments in thought, mood, or behavior, and adds detailed criteria for determining who qualifies as a "person requiring treatment" (e.g., immediate risk of self-harm or harm to others). The bill also specifies that certain conditions - like dementia, intellectual disabilities, homelessness, or seizure disorders - do not automatically qualify someone as needing treatment under this law. These changes directly affect mental health providers, courts, and patients by standardizing how treatment eligibility is assessed. The bill focuses solely on defining terms, not creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1870: Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; allowing participating employers to enter into certain agreement for certain purpose. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1870 amends Oklahoma law to allow municipalities participating in the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) to enter into specific trust agreements. This change explicitly permits such agreements, which were not previously covered under the statute, for purposes related to managing retirement system operations. The bill does not alter retirement benefits, contribution rates, or funding formulas but provides municipalities with a new administrative tool for retirement system management. It directly affects all Oklahoma municipalities currently enrolled in OPERS.

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1743: State government; adding the State Board of Career and Technology Education to certain exceptions regarding employment of attorneys. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1743 amends Oklahoma law to allow the State Board of Career and Technology Education to directly hire attorneys, expanding a list of state entities permitted to employ legal counsel without relying on the Attorney General. This change updates Section 18c of the Oklahoma Statutes, which previously excluded most state boards from hiring attorneys but already included similar entities like the Oklahoma Tax Commission and State Board of Corrections. The bill does not alter existing legal duties or create new policy; it simply adds this specific board to the statutory exceptions. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.

died · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1261: Motor vehicles; creating the Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor; Corporation Commission; Wrecker and Towing Services Board; Wrecker and Tower Services Board; effective date.

HB 1261 creates the Wrecker Licensing Reform Act of 2025, transferring oversight of wrecker and towing services from Oklahoma's Corporation Commission to the Department of Public Safety. It establishes a new Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board with nine members (including industry representatives and law enforcement) to regulate the industry, and requires the Department to create a Wrecker Services Division to investigate consumer complaints about overcharging. The bill prohibits excessive fees for nonconsensual towing (towing without permission), mandates transparent rate displays, and bans certain equipment or surcharges. This directly affects towing companies, consumers who may face unfair charges, and state agencies managing regulatory authority.

died · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 1366: State Department of Education; directing the Department to establish the Oklahoma High Dosage Tutoring Program. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1366 establishes Oklahoma's High Dosage Tutoring Program for K-8 students needing academic support in math or English language arts. The program requires schools to provide in-person tutoring (3 one-hour sessions weekly for 10-12 weeks per semester) and prioritizes districts designated for federal improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Tutors earn bonuses based on student progress - $1,600 per cohort per semester and $1,000 per student achieving half a grade level of growth annually - with conditional participation if growth targets aren't met. The program is funded through the Teacher Empowerment Revolving Fund, mandates parental consent for student participation, and requires schools to report student assessment data to the State Department of Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education