Rep. Scott Fetgatter

Maddy summaryThis bill removes eight specific permanent rules from the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission's regulations. The rules being repealed cover sections 800:30-3-1 through 800:30-3-8 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. The legislation does not specify the content of these rules, but it eliminates them from the commission's regulatory framework. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Governor and The Oklahoma Register for official record-keeping.

Maddy summarySB 1948 removes seasonal restrictions on retail fireworks sales, allowing year-round sales from January 1 to December 31 for licensed retailers (previously limited to specific periods). It prohibits counties from banning private, noncommercial outdoor fireworks displays on private property when no burn ban is active. The bill maintains existing requirements for NFPA-compliant retail locations, 16+ age for license holders, and mail-order sales bans. It directly affects licensed fireworks retailers, consumers, and county governments regarding display regulations. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 44 amends Oklahoma's sales tax law to extend existing tax exemptions to contractors and subcontractors working for tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, schools, or nonprofits. It allows these contractors to use the exempt entity's documentation (like an exemption letter) to prove purchases made for a contract are tax-free, rather than requiring separate exemption paperwork. This change directly affects businesses that provide goods or services to exempt organizations under contract, simplifying their tax compliance. The bill updates statutory language to explicitly include contractors in the exemption rules, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summarySB 1567 modifies Oklahoma's rules for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) by allowing supervising physicians to charge reasonable fees for oversight services, requiring these fees to be disclosed in written agreements and based on fair market value. The bill prohibits the Oklahoma Board of Nursing from imposing fees for maintaining supervision agreements or related administrative tasks. It also mandates that supervision agreements include specific details like fee structures, scope of practice, emergency plans, and alternate physician designations. This directly affects APRNs who rely on physician supervision and supervising physicians, streamlining oversight requirements while ensuring transparency in fee arrangements.

Maddy summaryHB 4125 would restore gun rights for nonviolent felons in Oklahoma who have received a full pardon and have not been convicted of any new crime (that hasn't been pardoned) in the past five years. It specifically allows them to possess non-semi-automatic firearms and carry a handgun under the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The bill also reinstates eligibility for jobs requiring firearm ownership, such as peace officer or gunsmith. The changes would take effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4128 amends Oklahoma's wildlife regulations to establish specific hunting and fishing seasons, primarily affecting residents and visitors who hunt or fish in Oklahoma. It creates senior citizen deer hunting days (for residents 64+), sets precise bowfishing dates on the Upper Illinois River (June 1-March 31 upstream of Horseshoe Bend, December 1-March 31 upstream of Highway 51), and requires special permits with fees ($20 for residents, $75 for non-residents). Five dollars of each permit fee funds Oklahoma's Acres for Wildlife Program. The bill also clarifies that seasons and limits are based on normal wildlife populations that do not damage crops, with changes requiring public hearings and published administrative orders.

Maddy summaryHB 4124 allows Oklahoma pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription, following state pharmacy board protocols. Pharmacists would be protected from legal liability when dispensing ivermectin per these protocols. The Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy would create specific rules for implementation, including patient instructions. The law would take effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4129 establishes the "State Government Modernization Act of 2026" as a named legislative act and sets its effective date for November 1, 2026. The bill does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it is purely procedural, designating the act's title and implementation timeline without substantive changes to state government operations. It is explicitly stated to be "not to be codified" in Oklahoma Statutes, meaning it will not become part of the state's official legal code. This is a standard administrative measure to formalize the bill's designation and timing.

Maddy summaryHB 4126 protects property owners from lawsuits when dirt bike participants are injured by normal risks of the activity, such as terrain changes, crashes, or equipment failure due to operator error. It requires participants to assume these "inherent risks" and bars claims against property owners for such injuries. However, owners remain liable for intentional harm, gross negligence, providing unsafe equipment, or other reckless conduct. The law applies to private property use (like trails or rental sites) but excludes workplace injuries and specific misconduct cases. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1241, the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act, targets ticket resale abuses by prohibiting sellers and resellers from using bots to bypass purchase limits or security measures on ticket websites. It requires clear disclosure of total prices (including all fees), limits resale prices to 110% of the original ticket cost (excluding charitable events), and mandates refunds for invalid tickets, mismatched locations, or tickets not delivered before an event. The bill directly affects ticket sellers, resellers, venues, and consumers, aiming to increase transparency and prevent price gouging. Key mechanisms include banning bot-assisted ticket scalping, enforcing price caps, and standardizing refund policies under Oklahoma’s Consumer Protection Act.