Rep. Mickey Dollens

Maddy summaryHB 1064 defines a "hedge fund" as an investment entity focused on high-return equity investments (excluding pension funds, banks, and other financial institutions whose main business isn't equity investing). The bill prohibits hedge funds and their subsidiaries from acquiring single-family residential properties in Oklahoma. It also requires hedge funds already owning such properties as of November 1, 2025, to sell them within 10 years - without selling to another hedge fund or subsidiary. The law aims to limit hedge fund ownership of residential housing by restricting new acquisitions and mandating divestment of existing holdings.

Maddy summaryHB 3915 creates the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program under the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to reduce animal shelter overpopulation and euthanasia rates. The program provides competitive grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations for spay/neuter services, prioritizing low-income communities and feral cat populations where permitted. Funding comes from the Animal Friendly Revolving Fund, which is supported by a portion of special license plate fees. Grants require recipients to report on surgeries performed and public outreach efforts, with an advisory board guiding program administration.

Maddy summaryHB 3917 requires public utilities providing electricity to large data centers (defined as facilities using 50+ megawatts monthly) to file new tariff schedules with Oklahoma's Corporation Commission. These tariffs must include a peak-demand surcharge specifically for large data center customers. All surcharge revenue collected by utilities must be transferred to the newly created "Grid Modernization Revolving Fund" in the state treasury. The fund, managed by the Corporation Commission, will finance electric grid modernization projects, with the bill taking effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3916 modifies Oklahoma's tax exemption rules for nonprofit hospitals. It specifically removes sales tax exemptions from nonprofit hospitals that charge Medicare patients commercial insurance fees exceeding what Medicare covers. The bill amends tax code sections to prohibit such hospitals from claiming exemptions if they impose these extra charges. This directly affects nonprofit hospitals that overbill Medicare patients on commercial insurance policies. The change aims to align hospital tax treatment with Medicare billing practices.

Maddy summaryHB 3910 prohibits health care providers in Oklahoma from making misleading or untrue advertisements about their services, directly affecting clinics, hospitals, and other health care businesses that market to the public. The bill defines deceptive advertising broadly to include all media - such as websites, social media, TV, radio, and print - describing health care services. Enforcement is handled by the Attorney General or district attorneys, who can issue civil penalties of up to $3,000 for first violations and $10,000 for repeat offenses, after providing a 10-day cure period. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting artificial persons (including corporations, nonprofits, and LLCs) from engaging in election or initiative petition activities, such as spending money to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures. It defines "artificial persons" broadly and revokes all prior powers granting them election-related authority, limiting their legal powers to "lawful business or charitable purposes" only. Existing contracts and obligations remain valid under a "safe harbor" provision, but entities engaging in banned activities forfeit charter privileges like limited liability. Political committees registered under election law are exempt as they exist solely for election activity.

Maddy summaryHB 3913 allows Oklahoma municipalities to permit apartment buildings with a single stairway, provided they meet strict fire safety requirements. It directly affects apartment developers and city building departments by setting conditions like maximum height (six stories), unit limits (four per floor), fire-resistant stair enclosures (two-hour rating), automatic sprinklers, and specific exit pathways. Key provisions require sprinklers in all stairways, doors that swing correctly for exits, corridors with one-hour fire protection, and smoke detection systems in common areas. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not override existing building codes but gives cities authority to adopt this exception.

Maddy summaryHB 3918 would require Oklahoma to remove any presidential candidate from the ballot if they violate federal constitutional eligibility requirements for the presidency (such as being a natural-born citizen or meeting age requirements). This bill directly affects presidential candidates running in Oklahoma elections by barring them from the ballot if they fail to meet U.S. constitutional standards. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026, and codifies that ballot eligibility must align with the U.S. Constitution's requirements for the presidency. The bill does not create new eligibility standards but mandates that Oklahoma's ballot listing comply with existing federal constitutional rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3914, the Civil Liberties Protection Act, prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and local governments from using public funds or taking actions that assist federal efforts violating constitutional rights. It specifically bans sharing pregnancy-related data or religious affiliation information with federal authorities for enforcement purposes and invalidates existing agreements requiring such data. The law creates a legal cause of action for citizens if state entities unlawfully cooperate with federal actions, and requires the Attorney General to defend affected Oklahomans while reporting on federal requests for assistance. This bill directly affects state agencies, political subdivisions, and their contractors by restricting their interactions with federal programs.

Maddy summaryHB 3908 requires Oklahoma pregnancy centers seeking state grants to submit detailed financial and operational reports, including revenue sources, staff licensing details, client service breakdowns, and material support provided (e.g., diapers, baby formula). Centers must disclose this data to the granting agency annually after receiving funding. The bill also mandates that centers provide clients with their own records within 10 business days and that agencies share non-identifiable grant data with the public within 20 business days. It directly affects all pregnancy centers applying for state grants in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2026.