HB 3774 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Crimes and Punishments Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It does not create new criminal laws or change existing punishments; instead, it formally establishes the act's name and specifies it will not be codified into Oklahoma's official legal code. The bill directly affects how the state references this legislation but does not alter any substantive criminal law or impact residents' legal responsibilities.
HB 3860 extends the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering's authorization until July 1, 2030, instead of its previous 2025 sunset date. The bill specifies the Board's composition (11 members: one from each congressional district plus at-large appointments) and requires members to have at least five years of experience in cosmetology or barbering, with additional roles for school administrators and a layperson. It sets four-year terms for members, mandates annual reports to the Governor, and outlines meeting schedules and quorum requirements. This directly affects the Board members and the cosmetology/barbering professions regulated in Oklahoma by ensuring the oversight body remains operational.
HB 4066 is a procedural bill that establishes the name and effective date for the "Oklahoma Adult Education Reform Act of 2026." It designates the act's official title and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, without creating new substantive policies or program requirements. The bill explicitly states it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. As a naming and scheduling measure, it directly affects the administrative framework for future adult education reforms but does not alter existing programs or funding.
This bill proposes to create a new law called the Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026, which would establish a formal framework for criminal procedures in the state. The legislation would become effective on November 1, 2026, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It does not specify particular changes to existing criminal procedures or identify specific groups affected by the new act. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Rules Committee following its introduction.
HB 3807 prohibits Oklahoma insurers from refusing coverage or charging higher rates to widowed individuals based on their marital status reflecting the death of a spouse. The bill directly affects widowed residents purchasing insurance policies in Oklahoma by requiring insurers to treat them the same as married individuals for rate and coverage purposes. Key provisions ban insurers from denying coverage or charging different premiums solely due to widowhood, ensuring equal treatment regardless of marital status after a spouse's death. The law takes effect November 1, 2026, and applies to all insurance policies covered under Oklahoma Statutes Title 36. This is a direct policy change preventing discrimination against widowed people in insurance markets.
HB 3899, titled the "Oklahoma Medical Transportation Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that names the legislation and sets its effective date without creating new policy. It specifies the act will take effect on November 1, 2026, and clarifies it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not establish new regulations, funding, or direct obligations for any group; it solely serves as a formal designation for future medical transportation-related legislation. The bill is currently in committee review after being introduced on February 2, 2026.
HB 3954 establishes the name "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Policy Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill does not describe any specific tax changes or policy provisions; it only creates a title for future revenue and taxation legislation and specifies when it takes effect. This is a procedural bill, not a substantive tax measure. No direct effects on taxpayers or specific provisions are outlined in the provided text.
HB 3596 allocates $2.5 million from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for physical updates at the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum. The funding covers specific improvements like building interpretive spaces, renovating galleries, updating signage, landscaping, and other associated work at the museum. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure to expedite the project. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.
HB 3729 is a procedural bill that establishes the name "Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill text contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms for firearms regulation. It serves only to formally name the legislation and specify its implementation timeline. As introduced, it does not affect any specific groups or create new requirements.
HB 3667 creates the name "Oklahoma Game and Fish Act of 2026" for a new law but does not change any wildlife regulations or add the act to Oklahoma's official statutes (it is "noncodified"). The bill solely establishes this name and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It directly affects how the law is referenced in official communications but does not alter any existing hunting, fishing, or conservation rules. This is a purely procedural bill with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3855 creates the "Oklahoma Firearms Act of 2026" as the official name for a future firearms-related law, with an effective date of November 1, 2026. The bill itself contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms - only naming the act and setting its effective date. It does not describe specific firearm regulations or directly affect any group. This is a procedural bill that establishes nomenclature and timing for an upcoming law.
HB 3623 creates the "Oklahoma State Capitol Security Act of 2026" as a procedural measure to establish a dedicated security framework for the state capitol building. The bill names the act, sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, and specifies it will not be codified into the Oklahoma Statutes. It does not detail specific security protocols, staffing, or funding mechanisms, as it serves primarily as a naming and organizational measure. This procedural bill directly affects the governance of capitol security operations but does not alter existing security practices or create new obligations.
