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 1684 requires operators of highway cleanup and remediation services in Oklahoma (such as towing and accident response companies) to maintain at least $4 million in insurance coverage. This insurance must be provided as proof when applying for or renewing a state license. The bill also establishes a $10,000 initial license fee and a $1,000 annual renewal fee, with a $10,000 reinstatement fee for revoked licenses. Failure to meet the insurance requirement may result in license suspension or revocation.
SB 1226 updates Oklahoma's accident reporting rules for property damage. It requires drivers involved in accidents causing damage to property (like fences, parked cars, or fixtures) to stop at the scene or as close as possible, stay until they provide their name, address, and vehicle registration, and notify property owners. Drivers who fail to comply face fines up to $500, up to one year in jail, or triple damages for property damage. The bill also makes all language gender-neutral and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3979 increases the funding cap for Oklahoma's Infrastructure Pool and Economic Development Pool from $100 million to $125 million each. It requires 65% of funds from both pools to support smaller municipalities (under 300,000 residents) and 35% to serve all eligible local governments regardless of size. The bill applies directly to Oklahoma cities and counties seeking infrastructure or economic development financing through these pools. The changes take effect November 1, 2026.
HB 2979, the Talyn Bain Act, requires Oklahoma's Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish 45 mph school zones on specific state highways when local jurisdictions (like school districts or municipalities) request them. This applies to highways meeting three conditions: having four or more lanes adjacent to a school, having a 65+ mph speed limit without special access features near a school, or being within 150 yards of school property. After establishment, the requesting local jurisdiction must cover all maintenance and operational costs for the zone signage and equipment. The reduced speed limit is enforced only when flashing beacons are active during school drop-off/pick-up times or additional approved hours.
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.
SB 1239 amends Oklahoma law governing how vehicle license fee funds are distributed. It locks the percentage of these funds going to school districts at 36.20% for fiscal years starting July 1, 2019, and beyond, with any excess above the 2015 apportionment amount redirected to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety Fund. Similarly, it maintains the 0.31% allocation for the State Transportation Fund with the same cap on excess funds. The bill updates statutory language for clarity and declares an emergency, but does not change the core funding formulas or create new programs.
HB 3695 amends Oklahoma's definition of "great bodily injury" in motor vehicle laws to explicitly include bone fractures, disfigurement, loss of body function, or serious risk of death. It increases penalties for drivers causing such injuries while violating traffic laws: first offenses become misdemeanors (90 days-1 year jail, up to $2,500 fine), and repeat offenses or causing "great bodily injury" become Class B1 felonies (4-20 years prison, up to $5,000 fine). The bill directly affects drivers convicted of traffic violations resulting in severe injuries. It takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 4426 creates a state income tax credit for businesses making qualified economic development expenditures in specific Oklahoma locations. It allows eligible businesses to claim up to 10% of qualifying construction, equipment, or infrastructure costs (capped at $6 million per project), or up to 50% for rail infrastructure (capped at $3 million). The credit can be assigned to project affiliates like vendors or investors and carried forward for up to five years, with an annual state cap of $12 million. The bill applies to projects in counties under 100,000 population, industrial parks, economic development zones, or near qualifying railroads, effective November 2026.
SB 2155 allows Oklahoma municipalities to consider the competitiveness of their development fee schedules when setting or raising fees for new construction or expansions. It clarifies that cities are not required to keep fees uniform across jurisdictions and mandates periodic reviews of these fee schedules. The bill requires that fees directly match the cost of new infrastructure capacity (like water, roads, or storm systems) generated by development, cannot fund maintenance of existing systems, and must be proportionate to the actual impact. This affects developers and local governments by changing how municipalities calculate and adjust fees tied to new growth.
