HB 3614 names the "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" and specifies it will take effect on November 1, 2026. It does not create new policies or change existing laws, as it explicitly states the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. The bill serves only as a procedural designation for future higher education legislation. This is a naming and timing measure with no direct policy impact or affected parties.
HB 3828 is a procedural bill that formally names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. It specifies the act will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This bill does not change any existing regulations or affect specific professions or occupations, as it solely establishes the act's title and effective date. It is a routine administrative measure to organize future legislative references.
HB 3604 is a procedural bill that creates a temporary name for future criminal procedure rules in Oklahoma, titled the "Oklahoma Criminal Procedure Act of 2026." It specifies that this act will not be codified into Oklahoma Statutes and will take effect on November 1, 2026. The bill does not change existing criminal procedures or affect any specific groups; it only establishes a reference name for administrative purposes. This is a routine procedural step with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3692 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Revenue and Taxation Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new tax policies, alter tax rates, or affect taxpayers directly. The bill merely establishes the name and effective date for future revenue and taxation legislation. This is a naming and scheduling measure with no substantive policy changes described in the text.
HB 3768 is a procedural bill that names itself the "Oklahoma Student Athletics Reform Act of 2026" and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. It contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms, as it only establishes the bill's title and effective date without describing any actual reforms. The bill does not specify who it affects or outline any changes to student athletics programs. This is a naming and effective date bill, not a policy measure, and no voting records or committee actions are available as it is still in early introduction stages.
HB 3937 is a procedural bill that names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not change any existing regulations for professions or occupations, as it is solely a naming and dating provision. The bill affects no specific individuals or groups, as it only establishes the act's title and implementation timeline. This is a routine procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.
HB 3762 updates Oklahoma's chiropractic licensing rules to clarify scope of practice and educational requirements. It requires chiropractic colleges to be accredited by U.S. Department of Education-recognized agencies and explicitly defines animal chiropractic care as limited to spinal adjustments (excluding X-rays, surgery, or medications). The bill also specifies that applicants must graduate from accredited programs and pass national exams (including jurisprudence at 75%+) to obtain a license. These changes directly affect chiropractors seeking licensure, practicing animal chiropractic, and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners managing standards.
HB 3864 requires all Oklahoma massage therapists and businesses offering massage therapy to display two items clearly visible to patrons at all times: their state-issued massage therapy license (from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering) and their personal photographic identification. This applies to all licensed therapists working in their principal business location. The bill mandates that these items be placed in a conspicuous spot where customers can easily see them upon entering the establishment. The requirement becomes effective November 1, 2026.
HB 3747 establishes the "Oklahoma Civil Procedure Reform Act of 2026" as a non-codified law that will take effect on November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not detail specific civil procedure changes but creates a standalone framework for future reforms. It directly affects Oklahoma courts and legal practitioners by setting the stage for potential updates to civil litigation rules, though the actual content of the reforms is not specified in the bill text.
HB 3593 establishes Oklahoma's standard time as Central Standard Time year-round, rejecting the federal daylight saving time schedule. It directly affects all Oklahomans by eliminating the biannual clock changes for state operations, though it preserves federal time rules for interstate commerce and U.S. government functions. The bill formally states Oklahoma will not adopt daylight saving time under the Uniform Time Act of 1966, allowing future legislatures to reverse this decision. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3869, titled the "Corporation Commission Modernization Act of 2026," is a procedural bill that establishes a name for the act and sets its effective date. It does not create new policies or change existing laws, as it specifies the act "shall not be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2026, after its introduction and referral to the Rules Committee. It directly affects no specific group or entity, as it serves only as a naming convention for future reference.
HB 4039 establishes the "State Budget Act of 2026" as the official name for Oklahoma's 2026 state budget framework. The bill sets its effective date as November 1, 2026, and specifies that it will not be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes. This is a procedural bill that formally names the budget legislation and sets its implementation timeline, without detailing specific spending allocations or policy changes. It directly affects state budget processes and future fiscal planning but does not alter existing funding levels or programs.
