Technology (Telecommunications)

This bill, known as the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025, requires telecommunications providers operating in Oklahoma to remove and replace certain network equipment that is banned at the federal level or manufactured by companies from countries designated as foreign adversaries. The law defines critical telecommunications infrastructure as any broadband system that connects users to public networks and prohibits the use of equipment from federally banned corporations or foreign adversaries. To enforce these requirements, the bill mandates that providers register with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission by September 1, 2025, and pay an annual fee of up to $50 while submitting contact information and yearly certifications confirming compliance with equipment restrictions. Non-compliance with registration or equipment removal requirements could result in administrative fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day, and the bill includes provisions to streamline permit processes when replacing prohibited equipment.

SB 1441 prohibits operating unmanned aircraft (drones) below 400 feet over critical infrastructure facilities, such as power plants, water treatment plants, refineries, and telecommunications towers, without authorization. It bans drone contact with facilities, interference with operations, or proximity that disrupts functions. The law exempts government entities, law enforcement, facility owners/operators, and FAA-authorized commercial drone operators. Violators face civil liability for damages under existing Oklahoma law, with the bill effective November 1, 2026.

SB 910, the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025, prohibits foreign principals from countries designated as "foreign adversaries" (by the U.S. Secretary of State) from owning, leasing, or controlling agricultural land or property near military bases. It requires companies accessing Oklahoma's critical infrastructure (like energy, water, or telecommunications systems) to certify foreign ownership status and bans certain foreign software from state infrastructure systems. The bill establishes registration requirements, mandates the Attorney General to enforce compliance through court actions, and creates whistleblower rewards for reporting violations, with proceeds from forfeited property funding enforcement efforts.

This bill (SB 931) proposes requiring social media platforms to implement age verification systems and provide specific parental supervisory tools. The title indicates it aims to protect minors by restricting access to certain content based on age and giving parents control over their children's accounts. However, the provided context includes no bill text, detailed provisions, or specific mechanisms (e.g., how verification would work or what tools would be required). The bill is currently pending in committee (Technology and Telecommunications) with no substantive details available in the provided summary. Without the full bill text, concrete policy changes cannot be described.

HB 2447 creates a 25% income tax credit for businesses that invest in qualified broadband telecommunications infrastructure in Oklahoma, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. The credit covers the cost of equipment, facilities, and technology used to provide high-speed internet service, with the credit limited to reducing tax liability to zero and allowing unused portions to be carried forward for up to five years. This policy directly affects businesses building or upgrading broadband networks, particularly in rural areas as defined by the Rural Broadband Expansion Council. The bill aims to incentivize broadband expansion by reducing costs for infrastructure investment. It becomes effective January 1, 2026.