Sen. Bryan Logan

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 248 modifies how funds from real property sales are allocated to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund. It requires that all money derived from selling, leasing, or transferring state-owned real property (excluding concessionaire agreements) must be used *exclusively* for maintenance and capital projects at Oklahoma state parks. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for any employee compensation at state agencies. This change ensures property sale revenue directly supports park improvements rather than staffing costs, while keeping other fund uses for department operations and real property purchases.

Maddy summarySB 1980 creates new criminal offenses related to gift cards and gift certificates in Oklahoma. It prohibits unauthorized acquisition or possession of gift cards (larceny), altering cards (forgery), fraudulently obtaining redemption information (fraud), and using stolen cards or information (theft), with penalties ranging from misdemeanor to grand larceny if $950+ is obtained within six months. The law directly affects cardholders (who receive gift cards) and issuers (businesses selling them), by making specific types of fraud punishable under existing Oklahoma criminal statutes. It defines key terms like "gift card" (including both single-merchant and network cards) and "redemption information" to clarify the scope of prohibited acts. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1873 requires residential roofing contractors in Oklahoma to obtain a special certification by passing an exam (70% minimum score) or completing 10 hours of approved continuing education. Existing contractors registered with the Construction Industries Board before January 1, 2027, have until January 1, 2028, to meet this requirement, while new applicants must comply within 30 days of passing the exam. The law exempts roofing laborers who only provide labor under a licensed contractor and do not supply materials. It takes effect January 1, 2027, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation after approval.

Maddy summaryThis Oklahoma bill expands legal protections for volunteers and employees of charitable organizations by granting them immunity from civil lawsuits when they act in good faith within their official duties, provided their actions do not involve gross negligence or willful misconduct. It specifically creates a reporting mechanism that shields volunteers and organizations from liability when they disclose sexually inappropriate conduct involving minors, as long as they report the incident to law enforcement and the Department of Human Services within 24 hours and act in good faith. The legislation also clarifies that immunity does not apply when an individual discloses their own misconduct and establishes a presumption of good faith if organizations follow their own reporting policies. Additionally, the bill extends liability protections to donors of emergency service equipment used by volunteers and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3338 names the "Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026" and sets its effective date as November 1, 2026. It specifies the act will not be included in Oklahoma's official legal code (noncodification). This is a purely procedural bill with no substantive changes to licensing rules, professional standards, or regulations for occupations. It affects no specific professions or individuals, as it only establishes the act's name and effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 2978 requires Oklahoma school libraries to select materials based on "community standards" for the population they serve, while explicitly excluding depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct (as defined in Oklahoma law). The bill affects all public school library media programs by changing how they acquire print, digital, and multimedia resources. Key provisions mandate that library collections reflect local community norms for age-appropriate materials, with no inclusion of content meeting the legal definition of sexually explicit conduct. The policy takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3288 requires Oklahoma public elementary schools (prekindergarten through grade 5) to provide 60 minutes per week of dedicated physical education instruction (not counting recess) and an additional 60 minutes per week of physical activity (including recess, fitness breaks, or wellness education). It prohibits withholding physical education as punishment for students in these grades, except in safety-related situations, and mandates schools coordinate recess before testing to encourage light-to-moderate activity. The bill also encourages school districts to provide 225 minutes per week of physical education for grades 6-12, with specific curriculum standards emphasizing lifelong activity skills and accessibility for students with disabilities. These requirements are tied to school accreditation and take effect July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1046) would add a 100% property tax exemption for primary residences in Oklahoma damaged or destroyed by qualifying weather events (like tornadoes, hail, or high winds). It directly affects homeowners whose primary residence becomes uninhabitable due to such events, exempting the full assessed value of the property from ad valorem taxes during the tax year of damage (or the following year if damage occurs after June). The exemption applies only to properties deemed "uninhabitable" and unable to be safely occupied for residential use. This amendment requires voter approval through a legislative referendum before taking effect.

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.