Oklahoma Bills

HB 3439 names the proposed legislation as the "Transportation Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not establish new transportation policies or affect any specific groups, as it only provides a title and effective date for the legislation. The bill text contains no substantive provisions, focusing solely on naming and timing. It is a noncodified bill, meaning it will not be added to Oklahoma's official statutes.

HB 3563 requires Oklahoma law enforcement to take commercial drivers identified as unauthorized migrants into custody and transfer them to federal immigration authorities. It mandates impounding the commercial vehicle and imposing a $50,000 fine on the vehicle owner, plus all impoundment costs, before release. Motor carriers operating vehicles driven by such individuals face a state-wide operating ban. The bill directly affects commercial drivers without legal status, vehicle owners, and motor carriers operating in Oklahoma, effective July 1, 2026.

HB 3553 establishes the "Oklahoma Student Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Rights Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text provided does not describe specific policy provisions or mechanisms; it only names the act and specifies its effective date. As the text does not outline concrete changes to student athlete rights or regulations, no detailed summary of its provisions can be generated from the given information. This appears to be a procedural act naming the legislation rather than detailing substantive policy changes.

HB 3452 creates the name "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new regulations, funding, or direct requirements for any specific group or entity. The bill is purely procedural, serving to formally name the legislation without altering existing game and fish laws. This is a standard naming and effective date provision common in legislative drafting.

HB 3520 requires utilities (like electric, water, or broadband providers) to complete infrastructure relocations within 90 days of receiving a public entity's notice for projects like roads or sewer systems. If they miss the deadline, utilities face a $5,000 daily penalty per project until work is finished, which is framed as a reasonable estimate of public delay costs, not a fine. Public entities funding projects (e.g., cities or counties) can enforce this by suing in court to collect penalties, seek court orders, or recover legal costs. The bill allows limited 90-day extensions only for natural disasters, federal delays, material shortages, or safety issues, with written approval required. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

HB 3511 establishes the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" as a new, uncodified legal framework. The bill names the act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not change existing criminal procedure laws or create new substantive requirements. This is a procedural bill solely for naming and scheduling the act's implementation. The bill has not yet advanced beyond initial committee referral.

HB 3485 expands health benefit coverage under Oklahoma's Larry Dickerson Education Flexible Benefits Allowance Act to include more dependents of school district employees, such as unmarried children under 25 (regardless of residence) or dependents with pre-25 disabilities. It links the flexible benefit allowance amounts to the state employee benefit rates and updates funding mechanisms to ensure school districts receive state funds based on employee and dependent counts. The bill requires school districts to offer cafeteria plans covering health insurance options, with allowances credited directly to employees for purchasing coverage or received as taxable pay. This affects certified and support personnel (e.g., teachers, bus drivers, janitors) and their eligible dependents across Oklahoma public and technology school districts.

This bill names a new "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new criminal laws or change existing punishments; instead, it establishes the name for a future criminal code. The act itself will not be codified (included) in Oklahoma's official statutes. This is purely a procedural naming bill with no direct impact on current legal standards or affected individuals.

This bill amends Oklahoma law to clarify the law enforcement authority of the Department of Public Safety, specifically the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, by explicitly designating its officers as state peace officers with broad powers to enforce traffic and vehicle-related laws. The legislation allows the department to pursue violators across state lines, inspect vehicles for safety and registration compliance, seize unsafe or stolen vehicles, and enforce regulations on commercial motor carriers and fuel taxes. It also establishes a process for designating certain roadways as safety corridors where the department may have special enforcement authority, while ensuring these expanded powers do not limit the authority of local sheriffs or other peace officers.

HB 3543 adjusts Oklahoma's election schedule and candidate filing deadlines for statewide offices. It moves primary elections for newly recognized political parties to June (instead of March) in presidential election years, and sets separate filing deadlines: December for regular candidates and April for new parties. The bill also clarifies when certificates of election can be issued to unopposed candidates. These changes affect political parties seeking to field candidates and candidates for statewide elected positions, effective November 1, 2026.

HB 3570 provides an 8% salary increase for Oklahoma state employees earning $80,000 or less as of June 30, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. It directly affects full-time state employees meeting the salary threshold, excluding those employed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, public universities, or common school districts. The bill specifies that the increase applies only to salaries not exceeding $80,000, with no other compensation adjustments covered. It was designated an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon approval.

HB 3576, titled the "Education Transparency Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the act and sets its effective date without establishing new policies or affecting specific groups. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill contains no substantive provisions, voting mechanisms, or policy changes beyond its naming and effective date. As a purely procedural measure, it does not directly impact education programs, funding, or stakeholders.