Oklahoma Bills

This bill formally names the Insurance Act of 2026 and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not change any insurance laws or regulations but serves as a procedural measure to establish the official title and start date for future insurance legislation. The law directly affects the Oklahoma insurance regulatory framework by providing a clear citation and implementation timeline.

HB 3366 creates the name "Oklahoma Public Health and Safety Workplace Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy provisions described in the provided text. It does not establish new requirements, affect specific groups, or change existing laws. The bill serves only to name the act and specify its implementation date.

HB 3275 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Law Enforcement Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new laws or policies but formally designates the name for future legislation. The bill is noncodified, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes. This summary focuses solely on the bill's naming and effective date provisions, with no substantive policy changes.

HB 3337 modifies fees charged by Oklahoma's State Treasurer for financial services and establishes a new securities lending program. It increases fees for returned checks ($25), rejected warrants ($5 per item), and stop payments ($15 per item), and adds a 0.05% annual fee (5 basis points) on the state's blended investment portfolio starting in 2026. The bill creates a "Securities Lending and Custodial Fee Revolving Fund" to cover costs from lending state securities to financial institutions, with excess income going to the General Revenue Fund. These changes directly affect the State Treasurer's office and state agencies managing state funds.

HB 3368 requires health insurance plans covering prescription drugs to allow pharmacies (including those providing compound drugs) to bid for pharmacy service contracts at least every three years. It applies specifically to plans not already using an open pharmacy network, meaning insurers must periodically seek bids from pharmacies rather than maintaining fixed contracts. The bill does not affect plans that already operate open networks, and it takes effect on November 1, 2026. This changes how insurers select pharmacy partners for covered drug services.

HB 3393 sets tiered annual license fees for commercial pet breeders and animal shelters in Oklahoma based on the number of intact female animals they house. Breeders with 1-10 female animals pay $200, while those with 101+ pay $1,000; shelters pay a flat $200. The bill also requires double the renewal fee if applications are submitted after expiration, treating late filings as violations. This legislation directly affects large-scale breeders and shelters by establishing specific fee structures under the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act, effective November 1, 2026.

HB 3330, titled the "Oklahoma Assault and Battery Penalties Act of 2026," creates a new framework for sentencing in assault and battery cases. It establishes specific penalties for these offenses but is not intended to be codified in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, and directly affects individuals charged with assault or battery crimes in Oklahoma. The bill text does not specify the exact penalty changes, only that it creates a new penalty structure for these offenses.

HB 3272 establishes the "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" as a noncodified act, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official legal code. The bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for this naming provision. It does not create new regulations or alter existing game and fish laws, but formally designates the act's title and implementation timeline. This is a procedural measure focused solely on naming and timing, with no direct impact on public policy or affected groups.

HB 3352 updates Oklahoma's pardon and parole procedures by revising statutory language and adding new requirements. It creates an accelerated commutation process for individuals convicted of crimes reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors, requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to prioritize these cases. The bill mandates extended notification timelines (20 business days) for victims, district attorneys, and the Attorney General before decisions, and requires the Board to provide detailed annual reports to the Legislature on approval rates and public input. These changes apply directly to the Pardon and Parole Board, inmates seeking commutation or pardon, and crime victims.

HB 3273 is a procedural bill that creates the title "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" for administrative purposes. It does not establish new policies, regulations, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill solely designates this title and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, without amending existing laws. As a non-codified act, it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes.

HB 3309 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to get legislative approval via joint resolution before raising toll rates on any turnpike. It mandates the OTA to adopt new rules by July 1, 2027, creating separate financial accounts for each project and requiring annual public reporting of revenues and costs. The bill also limits tolls on completed turnpike projects to only cover operation, maintenance, and long-term preservation costs once project debts are paid, preventing excess revenue use for other purposes. This directly affects the OTA’s budgeting authority and toll-setting process, impacting drivers who pay turnpike fees.

This Oklahoma bill requires Medicaid providers and managed care organizations to retain relevant records for six years. It authorizes the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to audit providers for fraud, contract breaches, or billing errors, with written notice required before audits. If violations are found, providers may face fines up to $5,000 per incident or lose their Medicaid contracts. The bill also establishes a faster process for resolving disputes over audit findings, including informal conferences and expedited hearings.