Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4356: Social media; social networks; minors; verification; effective date.

HB 4356 requires social media platforms accessed by Oklahoma minors under 16 years old to verify users' ages before allowing account creation or access. It prohibits platforms from using "dark patterns" (manipulative design) to bypass age checks and bans third-party vendors from retaining minors' personal data. The law exempts email services, gaming platforms, educational tools, and other non-social media services from these requirements. It applies to platforms operating in Oklahoma that connect users socially through features like infinite scrolling or algorithm-driven content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification and bans data retention for minors on social media, directly protecting youth data privacy per bill's provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1727: Social media; authorizing certain cause of action against social media companies; establishing criteria to recover certain damages; authorizing certain rebuttable presumption. Effective date.

SB 1727 allows minors under 18 or their parents to sue social media companies if a diagnosed mental health issue (like anxiety or depression) was caused by the minor’s excessive use of algorithmically curated platforms - those using engagement-driving features like autoplay, endless scrolling, or push notifications. To win, plaintiffs must prove the mental health condition resulted from the excessive use, but courts must assume causation unless the company shows it implemented safety measures. Social media companies can avoid liability by limiting minors’ daily use to 3 hours, blocking access between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., requiring parental consent, and disabling engagement features for minors. If liability is found, plaintiffs can recover $10,000 per incident or actual damages, plus attorney fees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly addresses mental health issues (anxiety, depression) by enabling lawsuits for harm caused by social media, thus supporting mental health protection as a healthcare topic.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts social media companies' algorithmic features (autoplay, endless scrolling) by imposing liability unless safety measures are implemented, limiting platform design to protect minors' mental health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3523: Social media platforms; adverse action; user's page or account; notice; hearing; temporary restriction; right of action; effective date.

HB 3523 requires large social media platforms (with over 100 million global users accessible in Oklahoma) to provide users with detailed written notice before taking adverse actions like suspensions or deletions. This notice must specify the violated rule, content in question, evidence, and proposed action, followed by a 7-day response period and human review. Platforms may temporarily restrict accounts to prevent imminent harm only if they provide 24-hour notice and hold a full hearing within 7 days, restoring accounts if the action isn't justified. Affected users gain a right to sue for $10,000 per violation or seek injunctive relief, while Oklahoma's Attorney General can enforce the law with civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates social media platforms to provide detailed notice, evidence, and human review before account actions, enhancing user rights and platform accountability for consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1479: Crimes and punishments; prohibiting certain release of public scene-specific information. Effective date.

SB 1479 prohibits first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) and scene support workers (tow truck operators, crime scene cleaners, road crews) from sharing details or photos/videos from accident or crime scenes on social media without prior authorization from the investigating agency. It requires employers to notify staff about these rules within 90 days of the law's effective date. Violating the rule would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 or 60 days in jail. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized sharing of crime scene details on social media, protecting victim privacy and data security per bill's privacy-focused restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1967: Hospital and Medical Services Utilization Review Act; requiring utilization review organization that uses AI to adhere to requirements; prohibiting AI from making certain determinations. Effective date.

Oklahoma's SB 1967 regulates how health insurance companies use artificial intelligence (AI) in reviewing medical care requests. The bill prohibits AI tools from denying, delaying, or modifying care based on medical necessity - requiring licensed physicians or healthcare professionals to make these final decisions instead. It also mandates that AI tools must base reviews on individual patient records (not group data), be transparent to enrollees, and undergo regular accuracy checks. This directly affects health insurers using AI for coverage decisions and ensures patients receive human-reviewed care determinations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI from denying/delaying care, mandates physician decisions, requires transparency - protects patient rights and access in healthcare reviews.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI from making care denial/delay decisions, requiring human oversight instead of AI determinations per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3123: Civil procedure; cause of action for intentional distribution of false news; Attorney General to file action on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma; effective date.

HB 3123 would hold news media outlets - including national, local, social media, and information platforms - liable for intentionally distributing false news meant to mislead or promote political views. The Attorney General could file lawsuits on behalf of Oklahoma citizens, seeking actual damages (including profits from false reports) and punitive damages of at least $500 per report. Exceptions cover satire, parody, and content protected under federal Section 230 (which shields platforms for user-generated content). The bill, introduced in 2026, would take effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes liability on tech platforms for false news, restricting Section 230 protections and increasing legal risks for content distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1915: Money transmission; allowing Insurance Commissioner to require certain information for certain claim to exemption; requiring certain license to engage in business; allowing Commissioner to utilize Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. Effective date.

SB 1915 requires digital asset kiosk operators in Oklahoma to obtain a money transmitter license and comply with new reporting rules. It mandates quarterly location reports detailing company names, addresses, and operational dates for each kiosk, and allows the Insurance Commissioner to use the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for licensing and enforcement. The bill directly affects businesses operating digital asset kiosks, imposing fines up to $2,000 per violation for unlicensed operation and requiring compliance with specific record-keeping and reporting standards. It modernizes Oklahoma's regulatory framework for these businesses while repealing outdated provisions of the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes licensing and reporting requirements on digital asset kiosks, restricting operations without compliance per bill's mandate.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2058: Gold and silver; recognizing as legal tender; establishing gold depository; exempting sale or exchange of species from taxable income. Effective date.

Oklahoma's SB 2058 recognizes physical gold and silver bullion (meeting 99.5% purity for gold and 99.9% for silver) as legal tender for private debts and state tax/fee payments, with the state requiring the Treasurer to establish secure depositories for storage. It exempts sales and exchanges of qualifying gold/silver from capital gains tax and mandates that transactions use physical metal held in approved depositories, not digital systems or government-controlled tools. The bill allows Oklahomans and businesses to voluntarily use gold/silver for payments - either in person or via electronic systems linked to depositories - while ensuring depositories meet international security standards. It does not require businesses or the state to accept gold/silver, and explicitly prohibits its use for surveillance or social scoring.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts gold/silver sales from capital gains tax, reducing state tax revenue without specifying middle-income relief, weakening fiscal management.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates physical metal transactions, explicitly prohibiting digital systems for payments, restricting digital payment adoption in state transactions.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 1535: Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information. Effective date.

SB 1535 amends Oklahoma's Personal Privacy Protection Act to clarify when public agencies may disclose "personal affiliation information" (data identifying people as members, donors, or volunteers of 501(c) nonprofit organizations). It generally prohibits public agencies from requiring or disclosing this information but adds specific exceptions, such as for lawful court orders, Attorney General investigations, or court proceedings with protective orders to prevent public release. The bill directly affects individuals who support nonprofits and public agencies handling such data, ensuring privacy while allowing limited disclosures under strict legal conditions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections by limiting disclosure of personal affiliation data under strict exceptions, aligning with privacy-focused technology policies.95% confidence

Tags Privacy

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1975: Schools; requiring public school districts to make certain examinations available to students who live in the district. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1975 requires Oklahoma public school districts to make Advanced Placement (AP) exams available to any student residing in the district and to post exam dates, registration details, and procedures on their websites by August 31 each year. It also mandates the Statewide Charter School Board to maintain an online learning platform offering AP courses, STEM subjects, foreign languages, and other high-quality courses for all Oklahoma students. The State Department of Education must provide information to students and parents about AP courses and their benefits for college readiness, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AP exam access for all district students and creates statewide online courses (STEM, languages) to expand educational opportunities and access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates online learning platform for AP courses and STEM, requiring internet-based access. Expands technology use in education to support digital access and equity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice Testing & Assessment