SB 1722 amends Oklahoma's public construction contracting law to clarify procedures for negotiating contracts when bids exceed budgets due to unforeseen market conditions. It requires state agencies to request negotiations with the lowest bidder within 10 days of bid opening, with final contracts approved within 120 days, provided the project was properly planned and delays would harm agency missions. The bill specifies that consultant fees for revisions must cover only construction costs - not interior design - and must be paid from the agency's existing funds. This affects all state agencies managing public construction projects, effective November 1, 2026.
HB 2193 adjusts cost-of-living increases for retirees in six Oklahoma public pension systems (firefighters, police, judges, law enforcement, teachers, and general public employees). It provides tiered annual increases of 4% (for pre-2018 retirees), 2% (2018-2023 retirees), or 0% (post-2023 retirees) on the first $60,000 of a retiree’s annual benefit. The bill offsets any existing increases from prior law and takes effect July 1, 2026. This applies to current retirees receiving benefits from these systems as of June 30, 2026.
This Oklahoma bill establishes rules for how the Teachers' Retirement System calculates and maintains its assumed investment return rate. It requires the Board of Trustees to set an assumed rate that cannot fall below the lowest actual return earned over the past 20 years unless the Legislature explicitly approves a reduction. The Board must review compliance annually and report to state leadership, while the calculation method must match the system's standard financial reporting practices. These changes directly affect the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System and its oversight, with provisions taking effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1383 requires Oklahoma Medicaid to cover diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for beneficiaries with diabetes. It mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to develop a state plan amendment for this coverage after completing a feasibility study and reporting on costs, clinical evidence, and pilot results. The bill defines DSMES as personalized education covering healthy eating, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, and medication management. This policy change directly affects Oklahoma Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with diabetes by expanding their covered health services. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 1329 requires Medicaid providers in Oklahoma to screen women for postpartum depression during any in-person visit with a Medicaid member or her infant within one year after childbirth. This screening must be reimbursed under the state Medicaid program, directly affecting Medicaid providers and pregnant/postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid. The bill mandates the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek necessary federal approval and develop implementing rules. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, aiming to integrate mental health checks into routine postpartum care.
HB 3334 allows bars and restaurants (on-premises licensees) to purchase sealed alcoholic beverages directly from liquor stores (off-premises licensees) under specific conditions. It requires all transactions to use original sealed containers, shifts responsibility for liquor taxes to the buying establishment, and prohibits sales tax collection by the seller. Both businesses must keep detailed records of each transaction - including dates, volumes, and tax documentation - for 24 months. The bill explicitly prevents circumventing federal tied-house restrictions or wholesaler requirements and mandates recordkeeping for enforcement. This directly affects licensed alcohol businesses in Oklahoma seeking alternative supply options.
HB 3682, the Oklahoma Clean Indoor Air Act, prohibits smoking in most indoor public spaces including workplaces, restaurants, bars, government buildings, schools, stores, and public transportation starting November 1, 2026. It allows exceptions for tobacco shops with proper ventilation, private residences (except for childcare/health services), designated hotel smoking rooms (limited percentage), and tribal lands. Establishments must display clear "No Smoking" signage, and the State Department of Health will create enforcement rules. Local governments may adopt stricter smoking bans than this state law.
HB 3757 amends Oklahoma Statute 69 O.S. § 1705 to update the list of specific turnpike routes the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain. It explicitly lists 26 existing or planned turnpike segments (e.g., the Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the Muskogee Turnpike extension, and the Oklahoma City Outer Loop) that the Authority may develop using available funds. The bill clarifies which projects remain authorized under current law and specifies the effective date for these provisions. This affects the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority directly, ensuring legal clarity for its toll road projects without creating new policy or funding.
HB 4110 creates a digital "Transparency and Accountability Platform" (TAP) to enhance verification for Oklahoma's SNAP program and corrections supervision. It requires on-device biometric checks (without storing biometric data), location tracking for events like SNAP enrollment or corrections check-ins, and real-time fraud detection. The bill mandates a 6-12 month pilot program for SNAP before statewide rollout, with quarterly reports to lawmakers, and prohibits denying SNAP benefits due to TAP system failures. The TAP platform operates as a "thin overlay" on existing systems, requiring no replacement of current eligibility or supervision software.
HB 3280 amends Oklahoma's Homemade Food Freedom Act to clarify rules for home-based food businesses. It defines a "home food establishment" as a residence-based business selling homemade food with annual sales under $75,000 for time-sensitive foods (like cooked meals) or $300,000 for non-perishable items (like baked goods). The bill explicitly excludes alcohol, unpasteurized milk, and cannabis products from coverage. It also clarifies terms like "delivered" (transferred to customers) and defines "time-controlled" foods (requiring temperature control for safety). The changes take effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting Oklahoma home food producers operating below these sales thresholds.
HB 3324 creates a statewide health platform to connect Oklahoma's hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and public health entities through a unified, cloud-based system. The platform must provide real-time communication tools - including live video consultations, ECG/image sharing, and emergency alerts - for time-sensitive cases like strokes, heart attacks, and mass casualty incidents. It establishes a revolving fund in the state treasury, funded by state/federal appropriations and donations, to implement and maintain this system. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires all eligible health entities to use the platform for emergency coordination.
HB 3714 appropriates $1,000,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund for the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support the Oklahoma State Department of Health in administering grants to assist individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The bill authorizes the use of these funds to cover program operations but does not establish new eligibility criteria or services. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation. This is a funding authorization for an existing program, not a new policy.
