Technology

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 3, 2025

SB 838: Social media; prohibiting certain accounts for users under a certain age. Effective date.

SB 838 prohibits social media platforms from allowing users under 16 years old to create or maintain accounts. Platforms must implement reasonable age verification and delete existing accounts of under-16 users within six months of the law's November 1, 2025 effective date. Exceptions apply to educational/healthcare platforms and text messaging services. The Oklahoma Attorney General can enforce the law through civil actions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to protect minors' data privacy via mandatory age verification, aligning with consumer protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 5, 2025

HB 1573: Department of Human Services; term; task; effective date.

HB 1573 requires Oklahoma's Department of Human Services (DHS) to build, maintain, and oversee a secure facility for handling confidential information. The bill defines this facility as a physically and procedurally restricted area where sensitive data - like personal records - can be stored, processed, or discussed only by authorized DHS personnel. It directly affects DHS operations by mandating this facility’s creation, with implementation required by November 1, 2025. The bill focuses solely on administrative infrastructure, not on changing service eligibility or funding for residents.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure facility for sensitive data, directly protecting data privacy and enhancing cybersecurity measures for DHS operations.95% confidence

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2258: Statutes and reports; enacting the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act; effective date.

HB 2258, the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act, requires Oklahoma state agencies to publish key legal documents (like session laws, administrative codes, court decisions, and agency rules) electronically in an official, authenticated format. It mandates that official publishers (such as the Secretary of State and courts) designate electronic records as official, authenticate them to ensure they are unaltered, preserve them securely, and make them permanently accessible to the public. This law directly affects state agencies that produce legal materials, establishing that authenticated electronic versions are legally valid and presumed accurate unless proven otherwise. The bill shifts how Oklahoma makes official legal records available, prioritizing digital access while ensuring reliability and security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates authenticated, secure electronic publication of legal documents, enhancing cybersecurity for official records per UELMA requirements.90% confidence

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1331: Alicia's Law; creating the Internet Crimes Against Children Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1331, "Alicia's Law," creates the Internet Crimes Against Children Revolving Fund within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). The fund, financed by legislative appropriations, grants, and other designated sources, directly supports the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and enhances collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement. Key provisions establish this as a continuing fund (not limited by fiscal years) for specific expenditures approved by the OSBI Director. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and was declared an emergency to address urgent public safety needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, enhancing law enforcement collaboration and victim protection in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates fund for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, enhancing cybersecurity efforts to combat online child exploitation through law enforcement collaboration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1375: Curriculum requirements; requiring students beginning in certain school year to complete certain computer science unit to graduate. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1375 requires Oklahoma public high school students (grades 8-12) to complete a specific computer science unit to earn a standard diploma, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. It replaces the current "two units of computer technology" graduation requirement with a more defined computer science curriculum, including programming, hardware, and business applications like spreadsheets or databases. This policy directly affects all Oklahoma public high school students seeking a standard diploma, updating existing graduation requirements under state education law. The bill repeals prior versions of the same curriculum section to implement this change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific computer science curriculum for graduation, enhancing K-12 curriculum standards and student digital literacy skills.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates computer science curriculum for all Oklahoma high school students, advancing tech education and digital skills development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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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

Sub-Topics Revenue

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 2402: Revenue and taxation; Oklahoma Advanced Manufacturing Incentive Act of 2025; time period; eligibility requirements; collaboration.

HB 2402 would create tax breaks and grants to attract manufacturers of low-temperature waste heat electrification technology (recovering heat below 200°C) to Oklahoma. Companies investing $10 million+ with 50+ new jobs would get up to 30% corporate tax breaks for five years (renewable), while larger investments ($20 million+ with 100+ jobs) qualify for 50% breaks. The state would cap annual spending at $8 million, with unused funds rolling over, and prioritize grants for facilities in economic development zones or energy-sector projects. Manufacturers must meet specific technology standards, submit job/investment plans, and report annually on progress to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax breaks (up to 50%) for qualifying manufacturers, advancing tax incentive policy as a fiscal tool.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for waste heat recovery technology, directly promoting energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes low-temperature waste heat electrification tech (energy efficiency), promoting cleaner manufacturing and reduced emissions through tax breaks for qualifying facilities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax breaks/grants for manufacturers of low-temp waste heat electrification technology, directly funding and promoting this specific tech sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1540: Appropriations; Oklahoma Workforce Education Partnership Revolving Fund; effective date; emergency.

HB 1540 creates the Oklahoma Workforce Education Partnership Revolving Fund within the State Treasury to support career and technology education programs. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE), will use state appropriations, gifts, and donations to expand career tech education based on critical occupation data. It operates as a reusable fund (replenished by incoming revenue) until July 1, 2030, with expenditures requiring state treasurer warrants. The bill directly affects ODCTE's ability to fund workforce training programs, aiming to align education with local job market needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state fund for career tech education via appropriations, expanding essential workforce programs through government spending, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates fund to expand career tech education programs, increasing funding and access for workforce training within education system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds career tech education programs to align with critical occupations, enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities through dedicated state funding.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds career and technology education programs to develop workforce skills in tech fields, directly advancing technology sector workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1318: Alicia's Law; creating the Internet Crimes Against Children Revolving Fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1318, "Alicia's Law," creates a dedicated revolving fund called the "Internet Crimes Against Children Revolving Fund" within Oklahoma's State Treasury. The fund, managed by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), is designed to support the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and foster collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement. It is financed through legislative appropriations, grants, and other designated funds, and can be continuously used without annual budget constraints for the fund's specified purposes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates dedicated fund for ICAC Task Force to combat internet crimes against children, strengthening law enforcement collaboration in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds ICAC Task Force for cybersecurity efforts combating online child exploitation, enhancing digital safety and law enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 1275: Consumer protection; prohibiting certain sales without price disclosures; prohibiting certain disclosures; prohibiting certain price increase after certain time; subjecting violations to certain Act. Effective date.

SB 1275 requires online digital platforms (like rental property sites or ticket sellers) to clearly disclose the total price of products - including all fees - before purchase. It prohibits hiding sales tax if disclosed upfront, misleading price displays (e.g., making fees appear larger than the total), and unexpected price increases after the initial display. The bill directly affects platforms selling rentals or tickets, mandating transparency in pricing to prevent deceptive practices. Violations would be enforced under Oklahoma’s Consumer Protection Act, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires digital platforms to disclose total pricing transparently, preventing deceptive practices - direct consumer protection regulation of tech companies.95% confidence

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