Technology

signed · Oklahoma · House May 12, 2025

HB 1124: Broadband; modifying make-up of fund; effective date.

HB 1124 modifies Oklahoma's Statewide Recovery Fund to specify that funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (specifically sections for coronavirus capital projects and state/local recovery funds) will be directed to this fund, excluding money designated for local governments. It clarifies that all interest earned on these deposits will also be added to the fund. The bill ensures these funds are available for broadband-related projects without requiring new appropriations. It takes effect November 1, 2025, and became law without the governor's signature on May 12, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects federal funds to broadband projects without new appropriations, advancing internet access infrastructure as specified in bill's summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2025

SB 135: Aeronautics technology; modifying Oklahoma Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program; expanding purpose of certain program; depositing certain monies in certain fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 135 modifies Oklahoma's Aircraft Engine Testing Development Grant Program to include rocket engine testing and expands its purpose to develop broader aerospace infrastructure. The bill creates a dedicated revolving fund (the "Oklahoma Aircraft and Rocket Engine Testing Development Grant Program Revolving Fund") and appropriates $20 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund one-time grants. Eligible applicants - private, public, or nonprofit entities within Oklahoma - must provide 40% matching funds, industry support documentation, and detailed project proposals. Grants require repayment if terms aren't met and mandate quarterly progress reports. The law became effective July 1, 2025, without gubernatorial signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20M from General Revenue Fund for aerospace development grants, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds aerospace engine testing development via $20M grants, directly advancing technology infrastructure in a specific tech sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Oklahoma · House May 8, 2025

HB 2158: Motor vehicles; licensure; entities requiring licensure; prohibiting factory engagement; dealer management system providers; security standards; actions; revocation or suspense of license; effective date.

HB 2158 updates Oklahoma's motor vehicle licensing rules for car dealers and related entities. It prohibits manufacturers (factories) from directly engaging in dealership operations, clarifies who qualifies as a "new motor vehicle dealer," and requires dealer management system providers to meet new data security standards. The bill also modifies procedures for license revocation or suspension and updates definitions for terms like "manufacturer" and "distributor." These changes directly affect car dealers, manufacturers, and businesses managing dealer data systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data security standards for dealer management systems, enhancing cybersecurity protections per bill's requirement for providers to meet new security standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2025

HB 1364: Crimes and punishments; sexual obscenity; making certain acts unlawful; effective date.

HB 1364 prohibits the nonconsensual sharing of AI-generated sexual images or real images of someone in a sexual act or showing intimate body parts without their consent. It defines "artificially generated sexual depiction" as images created using AI or photo editing that appear authentic but did not occur in reality. Violating this law is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail or $1,000 fine) for first offenses, and a felony (up to 10 years in prison and sex offender registration) for repeated violations (three or more images within six months). The law applies to both real images and AI-generated content, with exemptions for criminal investigations and public exposure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits nonconsensual sharing of intimate images, defining new criminal offense to protect victims' privacy rights under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits nonconsensual sharing of AI-generated intimate images, protecting privacy against tech-enabled exploitation and aligning with data privacy safeguards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 387: Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology; modifying definition of eligible student. Effective date.

SB 387 updates the definition of "eligible student" for Oklahoma's STEM Intern Partnership Program, expanding eligibility to include students enrolled in technology center schools under the State Board of Career and Technology Education - previously limited to university students. This change directly affects tech center students and organizations seeking to hire them for industry internships through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). The bill requires applicant organizations to secure 50% non-state funding for projects and ensures internships provide real-world tech experience with measurable outcomes. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, after passing the legislature and receiving gubernatorial approval in May 2025.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands STEM internship access for tech center students, broadening educational opportunities beyond university students in OCAST program.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands STEM internship eligibility to tech center students, directly supporting tech workforce development through OCAST's program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 1346: Child pornography; changing name of certain defined term; repealers; emergency.

HB 1346 changes Oklahoma law by replacing the term "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" in all relevant statutes. It requires commercial entities (like websites or platforms) to implement "reasonable age verification methods" to prevent minors from accessing harmful online content, and holds these entities liable for civil damages if they knowingly publish or distribute such material. The bill directly affects online platforms and commercial entities hosting content, adding new civil liability standards without creating new criminal penalties. Key provisions define terms like "age verification methods" and "harmful to minors" to clarify enforcement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification for platforms to prevent minors' access to harmful content, regulating tech companies for child safety and consumer protection.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 2086: Labor; Oklahoma Earned Wage Access Services Act; definitions; requirements; prohibitions; effective date.

HB 2086, the Oklahoma Earned Wage Access Services Act, proposes regulations for companies that allow workers to access earned but unpaid wages before their regular payday. It directly affects Oklahoma workers (defined as residents) and providers of these services, such as apps or employers offering early wage access. Key provisions require providers to clearly disclose all fees, offer at least one free access option, allow easy cancellation without fees, protect consumer data, and handle tips as voluntary. The bill also prohibits sharing employment data without consent and mandates compliance with federal electronic fund transfer laws. This legislation is currently pending in the Oklahoma House Business Committee.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates earned wage access services with fee transparency, free options, and data privacy protections, advancing worker rights in wage access and preventing predatory fees.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates data protection requirements for earned wage access apps, directly addressing consumer data privacy in technology services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 10, 2025

HB 1983: Schools; media literacy and cybersecurity to be taught in sixth, seventh, or eighth grades; State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards; effective date.

HB 1983 requires Oklahoma public schools to teach media literacy and cybersecurity to students in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade starting in the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates a half-unit course covering specific topics like identifying online scams, fake news, deepfakes, password security, and protecting personal information. The State Department of Education must develop curriculum standards, guidelines, teacher training, and accessible resources to support this instruction, including accommodations for English learners and students with disabilities. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025, with implementation beginning for incoming sixth graders in 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates media literacy/cybersecurity curriculum in grades 6-8, requiring state-developed standards and teacher training to enhance digital literacy skills for students.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity and media literacy education covering data privacy protection, password security, and identifying online threats, directly advancing digital safety and privacy education in schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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