Rep. Rande Worthen

Maddy summaryHB 3996 is a procedural bill that names the "Criminal Procedure Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It does not create new legal requirements or affect any specific groups or individuals. The bill solely establishes the act's official title and implementation timeline without altering existing criminal procedure laws. This is a routine naming and scheduling measure, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2110 allows Oklahoma egg producers to sell ungraded eggs directly to consumers at their farm, farmers' markets, or through other direct sales channels, provided the eggs come from hens raised on the same farm. It limits eligible producers to selling no more than 150 ungraded eggs per month. The bill does not change rules for graded egg sales and applies only to small-scale producers selling directly to consumers. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2112 establishes rules for designating county-maintained roads as "open pasture roads" if they meet specific criteria: cattle guards at access points, single ownership on both sides of the road, and no fencing. Property owners must apply to county commissioners by November 1, 2025, to designate eligible roads, with annual renewal required to maintain the status. Once designated, property owners and livestock owners are not liable for damages from vehicle collisions with livestock on these roads - drivers must pay for damages instead. The law applies only to roads meeting all criteria by the 2025 deadline and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2170 requires courts to mandate supervised visitation between a child and any parent accused of sexual abuse of that child, directly affecting children in custody cases and the accused parent. The bill establishes the "Oklahoma Child Supervised Visitation Program," requiring background checks (including national criminal history within one year) for volunteers and prohibiting untrained individuals from overseeing visits. It mandates protocols ensuring volunteers can monitor all interactions and includes safety measures like time logs and court-approved settings if a parent shows violent behavior. The law applies to all Oklahoma courts and aims to prioritize child safety during custody proceedings involving abuse allegations.

Maddy summarySB 2134 requires wreckers responding to accidents involving livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, etc.) or poultry (chickens, turkeys, etc.) to immediately contact their county's emergency management organization. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture must provide guidance to these organizations on humane treatment and handling of animals involved in such accidents. The State Board of Agriculture must create rules for the humane care of livestock and poultry in vehicle collisions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting wreckers, towing services, and county emergency management organizations.

Maddy summaryHB 4304 amends Oklahoma's tax exemption rules to clarify and expand which purchases by local governments and public agencies qualify for sales tax exemption. It specifically adds an exemption for sales related to "qualified federal facilities" under the Oklahoma Federal Facilities Development Act, where property ownership transfers immediately to a political subdivision. The bill also clarifies that government entities can designate agents to make tax-exempt purchases on their behalf, requires written certification for such purchases, and updates the list of eligible public authorities (including universities and special districts) that qualify for exemptions. This directly affects local governments, public agencies, and their contractors by reducing tax burdens on eligible purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 3471, the "Corporation Commission Updating Act of 2026," would update Oklahoma's Corporation Commission by adding the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control and the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission to its list of overseen agencies. This change would directly affect these two agencies, placing them under the Commission's regulatory authority for oversight and management. The bill's key provision expands the Commission's jurisdiction to include these specific entities, streamlining regulatory responsibilities. The amendment to include these agencies was submitted by Representative Rande Worthen during the bill's committee process.

Maddy summaryHB 3714 appropriates $1,000,000 from Oklahoma's General Revenue Fund for the Barbara Weber ALS Grant Program during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will support the Oklahoma State Department of Health in administering grants to assist individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The bill authorizes the use of these funds to cover program operations but does not establish new eligibility criteria or services. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation. This is a funding authorization for an existing program, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 3928 requires vision insurers to reimburse optometrists for covered services at no less than the 60th percentile of local usual and customary rates, as determined by an independent data source. It prohibits insurers from reducing payments for materials (like frames, lenses, and contacts) when increasing service payments, unless the change applies uniformly to all providers. The bill also mandates that insurers disclose average reimbursement rates for both affiliated and independent providers, and prevents insurers from penalizing providers for using nonaffiliated labs or vendors that meet credentialing standards. These changes directly affect optometrists, vision insurers, and patients using vision insurance plans in Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 1819 increases the maximum annual license fee for optometrists in Oklahoma from $300 to $500, requiring all licensed optometrists to pay this fee by June 30 each year. The bill establishes a revolving fund called the "Optometry Board Revolving Fund" for all collected fees, allowing the Board of Examiners to manage and spend these funds without legislative approval for regulatory purposes. If an optometrist fails to pay the fee, their license may be revoked after 15 days of written notice. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.