SB 1646 requires Oklahoma health insurance plans to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder treatment without arbitrary limits, affecting all residents with such coverage. It mandates coverage for "core treatments" aligned with clinical standards (like those from psychiatric associations), prohibits limiting care to short-term/acute settings, and bans insurers from rescinding authorizations after services are provided. The bill also requires insurers to follow specific rules for reviewing treatment requests and ensures out-of-network care access when in-network options aren't available. This applies to all health benefit plans covering hospital or medical services in Oklahoma, aiming to align mental health coverage with physical health benefits. The bill is pending in committee as of February 2026.
SB 2157 designates four specific rivers in southeastern Oklahoma as scenic rivers: the Glover River (McCurtain County), Kiamichi River (Choctaw, Pushmataha, Le Flore Counties), Little River (McCurtain, Pushmataha, Le Flore Counties), and Mountain Fork River (Le Flore, McCurtain Counties). It creates the Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission, composed of 11 members including local residents, tribal representatives, and state appointees, to manage these areas. The Commission must establish minimum standards protecting the rivers' natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational value while allowing compatible uses. These standards will guide counties and municipalities in planning and development within designated river corridors. The bill requires the Commission to operate under Oklahoma's Open Meeting and Open Records Acts.
HB 3691 modifies Oklahoma driver license application requirements. It requires male applicants aged 16-26 to consent to Selective Service registration when applying for a license; refusal results in denial of the license. The bill also mandates that licenses issued after its effective date must use computer-generated numbers instead of Social Security numbers, changing any existing license numbers that match Social Security numbers during renewal or replacement. These provisions directly affect young male applicants and individuals renewing licenses with SSN-based numbers.
SB 2005 requires Oklahoma school athletic associations to adopt written policies including specific transparency measures. It mandates that associations make all records accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, hold open meetings per the Open Meeting Act, and conduct annual financial audits plus performance audits every five years. The bill also establishes a committee (with five public school parents appointed by state officials and one private school parent) to review hardship waivers for student athletes. These requirements apply to all public school athletic associations in Oklahoma, effective July 1, 2026.
HB 2987 requires Oklahoma's State Board of Education to submit new subject matter standards to legislators before the end of each session. If the Legislature does not approve or disapprove these standards within 30 days via a joint resolution, the standards automatically take effect. This directly affects the State Board of Education (which develops standards) and the Legislature (which must act within the deadline), changing how education standards are implemented. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
This bill changes Oklahoma Medicaid rules for autism treatment coverage. It requires a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by specific licensed providers (like neurologists, developmental pediatricians, or psychologists) to qualify for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. The bill prohibits Medicaid from requiring re-diagnoses after an initial diagnosis and mandates in-person ABA services while allowing remote supervision via telehealth. It directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid recipients with autism spectrum disorder seeking ABA therapy.
SB 1985, the Strategic Pension Protection Act, allows Oklahoma state retirement systems to invest in approved digital asset funds (like Bitcoin ETFs) through U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or Commodity Futures Trading Commission-registered products. It limits such investments to no more than 5% of any retirement account's total funds, specifically targeting Bitcoin, large digital assets (over $500 billion market cap), and stablecoins. The bill directly affects public employee retirement systems by expanding eligible investment options while imposing strict caps to manage risk. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and defines key terms like "digital asset" and "stablecoin" for clarity.
SB 2169 creates the "Oklahoma Invasive Woody Species Stewardship for State-Leased Lands Act" to protect trust lands held for school funding from invasive plants like Eastern Redcedar and salt cedar. The Oklahoma Land Office Commissioners are authorized to manage these species on trust lands by creating annual removal plans, coordinating with agencies like the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and spending up to $1 million yearly. The bill requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing progress and to prioritize lands harmed by invasive species. This directly affects the management of trust assets that fund Oklahoma's public schools, aiming to prevent further environmental and economic harm to these resources.
HB 2445 is a procedural bill that creates the "Transportation Reform Act of 2025" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2025. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms - its sole purpose is to establish the act's name and effective date. It does not affect any specific individuals, entities, or transportation policies. This is a non-substantive naming and timing measure, not a policy bill.
SB 609 allows Oklahoma police officers to count up to five years of prior service from certain out-of-state public retirement systems toward their Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System benefits. It applies to officers who previously worked in another state’s, county, or municipal retirement system but are not currently receiving benefits from that system. The bill permits this service to be transferred via trustee-to-trustee transfers or member payments, without changing retirement age or vesting requirements. The transferred service is added to an officer’s record after they reach normal retirement age or vesting date.
SB 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency, Board, and Commission Review Task Force to evaluate all state agencies, boards, and commissions for efficiency and necessity. The nine-member task force - appointed by Senate and House leaders plus the Governor - must review these entities and recommend consolidations, eliminations, or duty changes to the Legislature. It must submit its first report by January 31, 2027, and annually thereafter, electronically to the Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor. Task force members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for travel expenses.
HB 3319 expands Oklahoma's debt collection system by allowing certain qualified entities - including municipal public authorities, public trusts, and courts - to deduct unpaid debts directly from state income tax refunds. It specifically permits collection of court fines/costs (minimum $50), delinquent utility charges (90+ days overdue with disconnection), and other debts from taxpayers who filed state tax returns. The Oklahoma Tax Commission would deduct the amount from refunds after sending written notice, with a 5% collection fee withheld, and taxpayers retain the right to contest claims within 30-60 days. This affects taxpayers with outstanding debts to these entities and streamlines collections for local governments and courts.
