Aeronautics and Transportation

SB 1531 establishes the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics as a state clearinghouse for drone (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) technology. The bill authorizes the department to coordinate drone/AAM infrastructure development by maintaining registries for state agency drones and training programs, planning vertiport sites, creating detection systems, and partnering with cities, counties, and federal agencies. It directly affects state agencies using drones, educational institutions offering drone training, and local governments developing drone infrastructure. The law aims to streamline Oklahoma’s integration of drone/AAM technology into aviation systems through centralized planning and state-led coordination.

SB 2049 requires Oklahoma's Department of Transportation to notify the Attorney General before making a claim against a surety company (insurance guaranteeing contractor performance) for a contractor's failure to complete work. The Attorney General must then review and approve the claim before the Department can proceed. This procedural change, effective November 1, 2026, adds an approval step to the claims process without altering the Department's ability to make claims.

HB 4143 increases the property damage threshold requiring a written report for motor vehicle collisions in Oklahoma from $300 to $3,000. This means drivers involved in accidents with damage under $3,000 (and no injury, death, or property damage beyond vehicles) can now exchange information without filing a report. Law enforcement must prepare written reports for collisions on public roads involving injuries, deaths, or damage of $3,000 or more (previously $500). The bill also updates confidentiality rules, keeping reports confidential for 60 days and restricting their use to prevent commercial solicitation.

HB 3323 exempts electronic records submitted by eligible entities (like auto dealers, rental agencies, lenders, and lienholders) to Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma from notarization requirements. This applies to vehicle titling, registration, and other electronic documents submitted through Service Oklahoma. The bill defines "eligible entity" and "electronic format" to clarify which submissions qualify for the exemption. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not apply to transactions without eligible entities.

HB 4108 amends Oklahoma law to explicitly include airport operational areas - such as runways, taxiways, maintenance zones, and fuel storage areas - under the definition of "critical infrastructure facility." This means unauthorized entry or damage to these areas will now be treated as criminal offenses, subject to fines (up to $100,000) or imprisonment (up to 10 years), similar to protections for power plants or water facilities. The bill does not fund new infrastructure but expands legal safeguards for airport safety and operations. It directly affects airport operators, security personnel, and anyone entering airport grounds without authorization. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.