Sen. Aaron Reinhardt

Maddy summaryHB 4190 creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit within Oklahoma's State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate cyber-enabled crimes, financial fraud, and digital evidence cases. It funds the unit through a one-time $3 million appropriation from general funds and a new $2 annual fee on motor vehicle insurance renewals (collected by insurers and remitted to OSBI). The unit operates within OSBI's existing jurisdiction, using funds for personnel, technology, training, and operations, with all revenues deposited into a dedicated revolving fund. The bill requires OSBI to provide annual reports on fund usage and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1580 creates an income tax credit for builders of newly constructed energy-efficient homes in Oklahoma. It provides a $2,000 credit for homes certified under the EPA's Energy Star Homes program or a $4,000 credit for homes certified under the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Homes program. Builders can claim these credits once per property in the tax year the home is completed, with unused credits allowed to carry over for up to four years or be transferred to new property owners. The credit applies to homes completed on or after January 1, 2026, and is claimed against Oklahoma income tax.

Maddy summaryHB 3629 removes the requirement for courts to file an affidavit proving service of notice in criminal competency hearings. It deletes the specific affidavit filing step from Oklahoma law (22 O.S. § 1175.2), while keeping the existing notice content requirements for defendants and relatives. This change affects courts, defendants, attorneys, and family members involved in competency determinations by streamlining the procedural step for serving notice. The bill does not alter the substantive notice content or hearing timelines.

Maddy summarySB 1915 requires digital asset kiosk operators in Oklahoma to obtain a money transmitter license and comply with new reporting rules. It mandates quarterly location reports detailing company names, addresses, and operational dates for each kiosk, and allows the Insurance Commissioner to use the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for licensing and enforcement. The bill directly affects businesses operating digital asset kiosks, imposing fines up to $2,000 per violation for unlicensed operation and requiring compliance with specific record-keeping and reporting standards. It modernizes Oklahoma's regulatory framework for these businesses while repealing outdated provisions of the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act.

Maddy summarySB 1834 creates the Oklahoma Main Street Revitalization Revolving Fund in the state treasury, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The fund provides matching grants to eligible Main Street communities for specific downtown revitalization projects, including facade improvements, landscaping, public art, safety infrastructure, and accessibility upgrades. Applicants must contribute their own funds, with the state matching those investments up to a certain limit. The program prioritizes new applicants over repeat recipients and treats political subdivisions as single entities to ensure equitable distribution, with rules to be established by the Commerce Department Board. The program becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1765 requires insurance companies and licensed agents in Oklahoma to provide an itemized list of all fees (including commissions and service charges) to customers before services are provided. This law directly affects insurance producers and companies selling policies within the state, as it mandates upfront disclosure of all financial arrangements. The key provision updates Oklahoma's insurance licensing statute to require this transparency, ensuring customers know exactly what fees they will pay before purchasing coverage. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1851 amends Oklahoma's sales tax law to add a new exemption for sales to "public trusts in which a municipality is the beneficiary." This means purchases made by these public trusts (funds managed for municipal purposes) are exempt from state sales tax. The bill specifically updates Section 1356 of Title 68, Oklahoma Statutes, to include this exemption category. It directly affects municipalities and public trusts they oversee, removing sales tax liability on qualifying purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 1709 prohibits creditors and debt collectors from reporting debts related to lifesaving and emergency medical care at Oklahoma medical facilities to credit bureaus. It also bans credit bureaus from including such debts on consumer credit reports. This applies specifically to debts for emergency or life-threatening condition treatments at hospitals, nursing facilities, or licensed medical offices in Oklahoma. The law directly affects Oklahoma residents who receive emergency care, preventing these medical debts from negatively impacting their credit scores. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2934 prohibits civil lawsuits for bodily injury or property damage caused by another person's criminal act (like assault or theft), protecting businesses or individuals from being sued in such cases. It applies even if the criminal isn't caught or convicted, but exempts cases where the defendant was an accomplice to the crime. The bill specifically covers simple negligence but does not shield against willful, malicious, or grossly negligent actions. This law directly affects entities like businesses or property owners who might face lawsuits after a crime occurs on their premises or involving their services.

Maddy summaryHB 1273 creates an alternative batterers' intervention program option for defendants convicted of domestic abuse in Oklahoma. It requires courts to mandate participation in either a standard 52-week batterers' intervention program or a shorter 26-week certified alternative program. The alternative programs, approved by the Attorney General, must prioritize victim safety and include specific strategies to stop violence and hold offenders accountable. This change directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse under Oklahoma law and the domestic violence organizations providing these certified programs. The bill amends sentencing requirements to allow courts to order completion of the alternative program instead of the standard 52-week option.