HB 3374 strengthens legal protections for firefighters and emergency medical responders in Oklahoma by increasing penalties for harming them during official duties. It makes interfering with, molesting, or assaulting these responders a Class B4 felony (2-10 years imprisonment), and aggravating assault causing serious injury a life felony. The bill also designates killing a responder on duty as first-degree murder with an automatic aggravating circumstance for sentencing. This directly affects responders who face threats while working and individuals who commit violent acts against them.
HB 3294 is a procedural bill that names the "Children's Law Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies, protections, or obligations for children or any other group. The bill solely provides a title and effective date for future legislation to be codified under this name. It is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced on February 2, 2026.
HB 3290 establishes the "Oklahoma Public Health Reform Act of 2026" as a naming convention for future legislation, without creating new policies or altering public health law. The bill solely defines the title and effective date for subsequent related bills, with no substantive provisions or direct impacts on residents or health programs. It specifies the act becomes effective November 1, 2026, and is not codified into Oklahoma Statutes. This is a procedural bill focused on legislative naming, not policy change.
HB 3354 updates Oklahoma's requirements for correctional officers hired after November 1, 1995. It specifies that these officers must meet minimum age (20 years), education (30 college credits or high school/GED equivalent), and fitness standards, including annual physicals and professional evaluations. The bill also clarifies training rules, requiring a 200-hour academy with 20 hours of firearms training, aligning with state law enforcement standards. This procedural update affects correctional staff directly by modifying their hiring qualifications and training protocols without creating new programs or altering sentencing policies.
HB 3377 amends Oklahoma's income tax code to adjust how net operating losses (NOLs) are calculated and carried forward or back for tax years. It specifically changes the rules for businesses and individuals claiming NOL deductions, setting different treatment based on the tax year's start date (pre-2001, 2001-2007, or post-2008). The bill requires Oklahoma taxpayers to calculate NOLs separately from federal rules in some cases, while aligning others more closely with federal Internal Revenue Code Section 172. This directly affects businesses and individuals who utilize NOL deductions to offset taxable income in Oklahoma.
HJR 1061 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt Oklahoma homesteads of individuals aged 65 or older from all ad valorem property taxes, provided their household income does not exceed HUD's median income for their county. It would lock the tax-exempt value at the property's fair cash value during the year the owner turned 65 (or 1997 for those already eligible before 1997), eliminating previous income thresholds. The exemption would apply as long as the owner continues to occupy the home and income stays below HUD's annual median threshold. This change would require voter approval through a ballot measure, as the bill is currently pending referral to the electorate.
HB 3326 creates the title "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" for future criminal law changes but does not alter any existing criminal statutes or punishments. The bill specifies this act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026. This is a procedural measure to establish a named framework for potential future legislation, not a substantive policy change. It directly affects how future criminal law bills may be referenced but does not impact current laws or penalties.
HB 3362 amends Oklahoma law to allow the Health Care Workforce Training Commission to use excess funds from the Oklahoma Medical Loan Repayment Program for primary care residency programs in rural and underserved areas. Specifically, it authorizes payments to hospitals or teaching centers to either start new residency programs (covering resident salaries, benefits, and training costs) or expand existing programs. This funding mechanism directly affects rural healthcare facilities seeking to grow their physician training capacity. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not create new funding but redirects existing excess resources.
HB 3353 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board rules to prevent conflicts of interest. It prohibits board members (or their law firms/partners) from representing incarcerated inmates in legal matters while serving on the Board, and requires disqualification from voting on cases involving inmates they previously represented. The bill also mandates board members to disclose potential conflicts and uphold impartiality. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting Board members and inmates whose cases involve prior legal representation by a Board member.
HB 3356 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board procedures for inmate release. It requires the Board to consider victim impact statements from sentencing and mandate that inmates pay monetary restitution for economic losses to victims before parole is granted. The bill also adds new conditions: inmates must secure suitable employment or housing, complete education programs (to a set proficiency level or earn a diploma), and may need to finish programs after release. Parole officers must help inmates find jobs or education, and failing to complete required programs can lead to parole revocation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3335 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Housing Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new housing policies, programs, or affect any specific groups or individuals. The bill solely establishes the official title for future housing-related legislation and specifies when it takes effect. No substantive provisions or mechanisms are included in the provided text.
HB 3360 updates Oklahoma's Medicaid eligibility framework by amending Section 3277 of the Oklahoma Statutes. It clarifies that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) retains the authority to determine eligibility criteria and standards for Medicaid recipients. The bill does not specify new eligibility rules but updates the legal basis for OHCA's future decisions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026. This procedural change directly affects Medicaid recipients by determining how eligibility standards will be set by OHCA moving forward.
