This bill establishes the Insurance Act of 2026 as the official name for insurance-related laws in Oklahoma. It sets the effective date for these laws to begin on November 1, 2026. The legislation does not change any existing insurance regulations or requirements. It serves primarily as a procedural measure to formally name and date the insurance framework for the upcoming year.
HB 3732 formally establishes the "Elections Act of 2026" as the official name for a new election law and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not outline substantive election rules or changes to voting procedures; it solely provides the act's name and implementation timeline. The bill directly affects Oklahoma's election administration by designating the framework for future election-related legislation. It has no content beyond naming the act and setting its effective date.
HB 3592 prohibits Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare) funds from covering abortions at facilities primarily engaged in abortion services, except in two specific cases: pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a woman faces a life-threatening physical condition caused by the pregnancy (as certified by a physician). This bill directly affects Medicaid recipients seeking abortions outside these exceptions and healthcare providers receiving Medicaid payments for abortion services. Key provisions define "abortion" per existing law and block Medicaid funding for non-exempt abortion care, effective November 1, 2026. The policy change restricts Medicaid coverage for abortions with narrow medical and legal exceptions.
HB 3837, the "Oklahoma Government Transparency and Judicial Accountability Act," clarifies who can be reported to the Council on Judicial Complaints. It expands the definition of "judicial officer" to include executive branch officials acting in judicial or quasi-judicial roles (like resolving disputes), as well as magistrates, court commissioners, and administrative law judges. The bill ensures complaints about these individuals can be reviewed by the Council, with findings referred to appropriate bodies like the Court on the Judiciary or Ethics Commission. This directly affects officials exercising judicial powers outside traditional courts, improving accountability for their conduct. The bill responds to an Attorney General opinion and modifies existing statutes to clarify the complaint process.
This bill, known as the Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2026, establishes a new legal framework for mental health services in Oklahoma. It does not currently contain specific policy provisions or operational details, as it only creates a title for future legislation and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The measure is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration.
HB 3861 requires Oklahoma school districts to cover transportation costs for students attending school-sponsored cocurricular and extracurricular activities, except when those activities are sanctioned by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association (OSSAA). For OSSAA-sanctioned events, the association itself must pay the transportation expenses instead of the school district. Funds collected from OSSAA under this provision cannot be counted toward the school district's general finances. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all public school districts in Oklahoma.
HB 3738 establishes the "Motor Vehicle Reform Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not create new regulations, fees, or requirements for motor vehicles or drivers. It simply names the legislation and specifies when it takes effect, with no substantive policy changes described in the text. The bill is purely administrative, assigning a title and effective date without altering existing law.
HB 3838 prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status or the possession of digital "immunity passports" in Oklahoma. It bans employers, government services, and public accommodations from denying jobs, services, or access due to vaccine status, while exempting existing school immunization requirements and healthcare facilities following federal CMS/CDC rules. The bill defines "immunity passport" as digital health records and explicitly protects individuals from being required to receive vaccines under emergency authorization or clinical trials. It becomes effective November 1, 2026, and aims to preserve medical privacy and prevent discriminatory practices observed during the pandemic.
HB 3666 is a procedural bill that names the "Public Roads Reform Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not establish new policies or affect any specific group, as it is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes." The bill serves only to formally designate the act's name and implementation timeline. It has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond this naming and scheduling.
HB 3583 establishes the name "Oklahoma Higher Education Reform Act of 2026" for a future legislative package and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. The bill contains no substantive policy provisions or mechanisms; it solely names the legislation and specifies its implementation timeline. This is a procedural bill, not a policy change, as it does not alter funding, regulations, or program requirements for higher education. It directly affects no specific institutions or individuals, as it serves only as a formal designation. The bill was introduced on February 2, 2026, and referred to the Rules committee.
HB 3913 allows Oklahoma municipalities to permit apartment buildings with a single stairway, provided they meet strict fire safety requirements. It directly affects apartment developers and city building departments by setting conditions like maximum height (six stories), unit limits (four per floor), fire-resistant stair enclosures (two-hour rating), automatic sprinklers, and specific exit pathways. Key provisions require sprinklers in all stairways, doors that swing correctly for exits, corridors with one-hour fire protection, and smoke detection systems in common areas. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not override existing building codes but gives cities authority to adopt this exception.
HB 3745, titled the Oklahoma Court Reform Act of 2026, establishes a new legal citation for a future court reform initiative without creating any immediate changes to existing laws. The bill does not alter current court procedures, funding, or jurisdiction but instead sets the stage for potential reforms to be enacted later. It specifies that the act will become effective on November 1, 2026, and is currently in its early legislative stages following first and second readings.
