HB 1932 creates a state-funded revolving account in Oklahoma's treasury called the "Donald J. Trump Mass Deportation Revolving Fund," intended to finance state-level efforts related to deporting individuals deemed "illegal immigrants." The bill specifies the fund would be managed by the Oklahoma State Treasurer, with monies used to support deportation-related expenses, though it does not clarify how state funds would legally support federal deportation operations. It declares an emergency and would take effect July 1, 2025, if passed. The bill remains pending in the Appropriations and Budget committee as of February 7, 2025, and does not address federal immigration authority, which typically governs deportation processes.
HB 1519 amends Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Program to expand tax credits for families using private school education. It removes previous caps on credits, sets income-based maximums (ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 annually), and specifies that credits apply to tuition at accredited private schools, tutoring, educational materials, and standardized test fees for eligible students. The bill directly affects Oklahoma taxpayers with children enrolled in qualifying private schools or alternative education programs, including special provisions for schools serving homeless students or financially disadvantaged students (defined as 90% of students with family incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level). The credit is refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability.
HB 1806 amends Oklahoma's individual income tax code to reduce the top marginal tax rate from 5.50% to 4.75% for tax years beginning in 2026. The bill also eliminates the deduction for federal income taxes when calculating taxable income, affecting all Oklahoma residents and nonresidents who pay individual income tax. This change lowers tax burdens primarily for high-income earners, as the reduced top rate applies to income above specific thresholds for both single filers and married couples filing jointly. The new tax brackets and rules will take effect for the 2026 tax year.
HB 1019 establishes the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council within the State Department of Health to address the needs of Oklahomans living with rare diseases. The Council, composed of 17 diverse members including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry representatives, will conduct public hearings, develop policy recommendations, and create emergency care protocols for rare disease patients. It must submit an annual report to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker - after public comment - with recommendations to improve care access, diagnostics, and health equity. The Council’s first meeting is required by February 1, 2026.
HB 1820, known as the "HOPE Act," requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to verify detailed eligibility information for applicants - including income, employment, residency, financial resources, and immigration status - while excluding TEFRA-eligible individuals and those with intellectual disabilities in specific Home and Community-Based Medicaid waiver programs. The bill mandates quarterly reviews of enrolled Medicaid recipients' circumstances and establishes a 10-day response period for individuals to address discrepancies, with written notice required before any benefit discontinuation. It also requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to contract with independent vendors only if annual savings exceed costs and to share data with other agencies via memoranda of understanding. Effective November 1, 2025, the law updates verification procedures but does not change Medicaid benefit eligibility or coverage.
HB 1879 amends Oklahoma's public retirement systems by modifying rules for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. It requires employees and employers to make specific contributions under defined benefit plans, terminates certain provisions of the Retirement Freedom Act, and sets rules for managing defined contribution accounts, including requiring irrevocable elections for account balances. The bill directly affects state employees participating in Oklahoma's public retirement systems, particularly regarding contribution requirements, vesting treatment, and service credit calculations. Key provisions include mandating employer contributions for defined benefit plans, allowing service purchases at actuarial cost, and establishing conditions for retirement benefit increases based on system funding ratios.
HB 1018 prohibits healthcare providers (including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants) from performing pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious female patients without written permission from the patient. Exceptions allow such exams only if they are part of a necessary surgical or diagnostic procedure, or if the patient cannot consent but the exam is medically required for diagnosis or treatment. The law directly affects female patients under anesthesia and healthcare providers who must obtain explicit consent or meet specific medical necessity criteria. It will take effect on November 1, 2025, and is codified in Oklahoma Statutes.
HB 1944 changes how Oklahoma public secondary schools assign grade levels by basing them on students' earned course credits instead of traditional chronological grade progression. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students with 0-6 credits will be classified as freshmen, 7-12 as sophomores, 13-18 as juniors, and 19+ as seniors. School districts must include specific credit and graduation status details on report cards for grades 9-12, such as current credit count, credit-based grade level, remaining requirements, and projected graduation date. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and is designated as an emergency measure.
HB 2890 requires Oklahoma school staff to include a student's parent or legal guardian in most electronic or digital communications (like emails, texts, or apps), unless the communication occurs on a school-approved platform for academic purposes or the parent has opted out. Parents can choose to opt out of specific types of communications at any time and change their preference later. The bill also allows exceptions during emergencies (with later parent notification) and mandates schools to provide training for staff on these rules. Violations could lead to staff being placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
SB 975 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to obtain legislative approval via joint resolution before raising toll rates on any Oklahoma turnpike. It directly affects the OTA (which sets tolls) and turnpike users, as all future toll increases must be approved by the Legislature. The bill prohibits the Legislature from approving toll increases that offer more than a 10% discount to any specific group or class of drivers. This changes the current process by adding a mandatory legislative step for toll adjustments and banning targeted discounts. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 2755 modifies Oklahoma's tax credit system for donations to biomedical and cancer research institutes. It sets annual spending limits: $1.5 million for biomedical research donations and $500,000 for cancer research donations starting in 2026 (down from a combined $2 million limit before). The bill defines qualifying organizations by requiring significant federal research funding ($20 million annually for biomedical institutes, $4 million for cancer institutes) and caps individual credits based on filing status (e.g., up to $25,000 for business donors). Taxpayers can carry unused credits forward for up to four years, and the credit cannot exceed their annual tax liability. The changes take effect November 1, 2025.
HB 1788 amends Oklahoma's individual income tax rates for taxable years beginning in 2024 and ending in 2025. It lowers tax brackets across the board, reducing the top marginal rate from 5.5% to 4.75% for single filers and married couples filing jointly. The bill also eliminates the deduction for federal income taxes paid when calculating taxable income. These changes directly affect all Oklahoma individual taxpayers filing state income tax returns during the 2024-2025 tax years.
