Sen. Darrell Weaver

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Harvey Pratt, a retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent who served for 45 years and was a Cheyenne Peace Chief and Marine Corps veteran. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to law enforcement, particularly his work as a forensic artist who revolutionized crime scene reconstruction, and celebrates his creation of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The resolution directs copies to be distributed to the OSBI and Pratt's family as a gesture of appreciation for his legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 4490 creates the Oklahoma Families Thriving Everywhere Now (OFTEN) program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health, using $3 million in state funds for the 2027 fiscal year. The program provides telecare support, community outreach, and care coordination for women with high-risk pregnancies and parents of children under three, aiming to promote healthy childbirth, stable family formation, and economic self-sufficiency. Services include referrals, case management, and parenting assistance delivered by Oklahoma-based community providers. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency declaration to accelerate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 609 allows Oklahoma police officers to count up to five years of prior service from certain out-of-state public retirement systems toward their Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System benefits. It applies to officers who previously worked in another state’s, county, or municipal retirement system but are not currently receiving benefits from that system. The bill permits this service to be transferred via trustee-to-trustee transfers or member payments, without changing retirement age or vesting requirements. The transferred service is added to an officer’s record after they reach normal retirement age or vesting date.

Maddy summaryHB 1484, known as "Rain's Law," requires Oklahoma public schools to provide annual, research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12. The bill mandates that this instruction cover suicide prevention, fentanyl abuse and addiction prevention, local resource access, and health education about fentanyl use. Schools must incorporate this content into health classes, and the State Department of Education will develop curriculum standards and resources to support implementation. The law also designates a week for "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week" to align with National Red Ribbon Week, with age-appropriate instruction determined by each school district.

Maddy summarySB 1934 requires medical professionals (including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and emergency responders) at hospitals, clinics, or treatment facilities to report specific injuries to law enforcement. It mandates immediate phone reports for wounds caused by firearms, stabbing, poisoning, severe burns (5%+ body surface or respiratory burns), or violent injuries that could cause death or serious harm. Reports must include patient details, injury nature, and evidence like clothing or bullets, with written follow-ups within 72 hours. The bill also protects reporters from civil liability, prohibits public disclosure of reports, and requires facilities to preserve evidence related to reportable injuries.

Maddy summarySB 970 requires noncustodial parents (those with court-ordered visitation rights) to notify custodial parents if they are receiving in-patient mental health treatment that prevents them from meeting court-ordered visitation or other requirements. The bill specifies that this notice must be provided directly to the custodial parent or their representative, without requiring disclosure of medical details. It applies to treatment at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health facilities or certified providers and takes effect November 1, 2025. The bill was rejected by the House and died in conference committee in May 2025, so it did not become law.

Maddy summarySB 970 requires noncustodial parents to notify custodial parents if they are receiving in-patient mental health treatment (at state mental health facilities or certified facilities) that prevents them from complying with court-ordered visitation or other requirements. This notification must come directly from the noncustodial parent or their representative. The bill affects custodial parents who rely on court-ordered visitation schedules, ensuring they are informed when treatment disrupts parenting plans. It becomes effective November 1, 2025, and codifies this notification requirement in Oklahoma law.

Maddy summaryHB 1592 defines "organized retail crime" in Oklahoma, making it a separate offense when two or more specific circumstances occur during retail theft (such as property intended for resale, multiple people acting jointly, using tools to evade detection, or removing anti-shoplifting devices). It sets penalties: up to 5 years in prison or a $1,000 fine for stolen property under $15,000, and up to 8 years in prison or a $1,000 fine for $15,000 or more, plus mandatory restitution. The bill also amends statutes to clarify "pattern of criminal offenses" and recreates the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force to study retail theft countermeasures. This law directly affects individuals committing retail theft meeting the defined criteria, with the task force providing policy recommendations until December 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 removes a requirement for Oklahoma's State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to seek federal funding by January 1, 2022, to address missing and murdered indigenous persons. It deletes the specific mandate in Section 150.12A-1 that directed the OSBI to coordinate with federal offices for funding and grants. The bill directly affects the OSBI's operations regarding this program, eliminating the obligation to pursue federal financial support. The change takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not alter the program's structure or responsibilities.

Maddy summarySB 1083 requires digital asset kiosks (physical terminals for exchanging cryptocurrencies or digital assets for cash) to operate under a money transmitter license in Oklahoma. It mandates kiosk operators to report locations to the Banking Department quarterly, disclose clear warnings about irreversible transactions and scams (including specific fraud alerts), and display risk information like "losses are not recoverable." The law prohibits unlicensed operation, with fines up to $2,000 per violation or jail time, and allows customers harmed by unlicensed kiosks to sue for losses. It directly affects kiosk businesses and users engaging in digital asset transactions at these terminals.