An Act relating to bail; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 1077, which relates to bail allowable on appeal; prohibiting bail on appeal for certain offenses; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Bail

An Act relating to teachers; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101.25, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 5, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 6-101.25), which relates to recommendations for dismissal of teachers; making certain provisions applicable to administrators; requiring certain recommendations to be forwarded to the State Board of Education regardless of the timing of certain resignation; requiring certain report to be forwarded to the Board; providing for expungement of certain report under certain circumstances; allowing certain teacher or administrator to retain the right to provide certain supplementary information; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Teachers

An Act relating to domestic violence; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 644, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 644), which relates to penalties for assault and battery; modifying sentencing requirements for persons convicted of domestic violence against certain persons; removing certain counseling requirement; authorizing certification of certain batterers’ intervention pilot programs by Attorney General; establishing requirements for certification of certain pilot programs; requiring promulgation of rules by Attorney General in consultation with certain programs and organizations; providing exceptions for eligibility for certain programs; requiring annual reports and third party evaluation of certain programs; requiring risk assessment for program participants; prohibiting certain shared or joint participation; authorizing certain extension of program terms; establishing requirements for pilot batterers' intervention programs; modifying review hearing procedures; authorizing court to delay sentencing under certain circumstances; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Domestic violence

social media - legislative intent - minors - account holder - social media platforms - express consent - parent or legal guardian - verification - third-party vendors - activities - violations - Office of the Attorney General - notice - enforcement action - exemptions - liability - noncodification - codification 

An Act relating to fees; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1313.2, which relates to fees and fines; deleting the assessment of certain fee and deposit of said fee into certain revolving fund; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 991a), which relates to sentencing powers of the court; deleting the assessment of certain fees and deposit of said fees into certain revolving fund or supervising authority; requiring assessment for batterers; authorizing the court to waive prosecution costs under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991c, which relates to deferred sentences; updating internal citation; authorizing the court to waive prosecution costs under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 1355A, which relates to the Indigent Defense Act; deleting the assessment of an application fee and deposit of said fee into certain revolving fund; amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 153, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2022 (28 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 153), which relates to costs in criminal cases; deleting the assessment of certain fee and deposit of said fee into certain revolving fund; updating language; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 11-902, which relates to persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance; deleting the assessment of certain fee and deposit into certain revolving fund; and providing an effective date.

electronic communications - constitutional and lawful applicability - incidents of bullying - anonymous reports - immunity - notification - policy - notice of hearing - report - effective date

insurance - cause of action - determination - policy, contract, or plan provisions - administrative remedies - trial by jury - damages - award - codification

An Act relating to open records; creating the Public Access Counselor within the Office of the Attorney General; allowing certain persons to file review of denial of open records requests with the Public Access Counselor; providing instructions for filing; prohibiting filings made for a commercial purpose; establishing procedures for review of requests; directing Public Access Counselor to notify public body; requiring certain furnishing of records; permitting subpoena by the Attorney General; prohibiting disclosure of certain protected information; allowing public body chance to respond to request; directing binding opinions be made within certain time frame; permitting Attorney General to choose other means for resolving review requests; permitting parties to file in district court; directing for notification of certain proceedings; permitting the Attorney General to issue advisory opinions to public bodies regarding compliance; exempting certain failures to comply made under good faith; 74 O.S. 2021, Section 18b, as last amended by Section 170, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 18b), which relates to duties of the Attorney General; modifying duties related to violations of the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Open records

An Act relating to administrative rules; enacting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025; providing short title; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 8012, which relates to duties of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT); modifying duties of LOFT; requiring LOFT to provide certain analysis and report relating to administrative rules; specifying date for report submissions; requiring compliance with LOFT by state agencies; requiring submission and publication of annual report; specifying content of annual report; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.1, which relates to composition of the Administrative Procedures Act; updating statutory references; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 250.3), which relates to definitions; modifying definitions and defining terms; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 253, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 253), which relates to emergency rules; modifying contents of rule impact statement; providing waiver of certain requirements under certain circumstances; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, which relates to permanent rules; requiring agencies to consult with certain entities prior to rule adoption; modifying contents of rule impact statement; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 308); updating statutory language; requiring certain rules to be addressed in certain legislative manner; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Administrative rules

An Act relating to revenue and taxation; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, which relates to the duties of the State Board of Equalization; defining terms; requiring certification of certain revenue amounts in certain fiscal years; requiring determination with respect to certain fiscal year; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2355, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 27, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2355), which relates to income tax; modifying tax rates for certain tax years; requiring the reduction of tax rates for certain tax years upon certain certification by the State Board of Equalization; prohibiting reduction of certain rates upon declaration of revenue failure; updating statutory language and references; imposing duties upon State Board of Equalization; requiring assistance by government entities; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Revenue and taxation

An Act relating to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-101.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 337, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 13-101.2), which relates to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; modifying scope of scholarship program for students with special needs; deleting references to public schools; updating references describing certain students; modifying eligibility requirements for scholarships; removing scholarship acceptance outcome; directing parents or legal guardians to meet with private schools for certain purpose

damages - noneconomic loss compensation - provisions

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 139 By: Seifried and Bergstrom of the Senate and Caldwell (Chad) and Moore of the House An Act relating to schools; defining terms; requiring school district boards of education to adopt a policy prohibiting use of cell phones and personal electronic devices while on campus during certain time period for certain school year; allowing such a policy beginning in certain school year; directing policy to contain disciplinary procedures; allowing policy to include certain exceptions

An Act relating to driver licenses; providing for extension of certain driver license; requiring mailing of driver license to certain individual; requiring Service Oklahoma and Department of Corrections to enter into certain agreement; authorizing rule promulgation; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-212, as amended by Section 73, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 6-212), which relates to provisional licenses; modifying provisions related to license reinstatement; requiring certain notification; prohibiting certain eligibility; requiring Service Oklahoma to enter into certain agreements; requiring the Department of Corrections to provide certain assistance; authorizing promulgation of rules; removing obsolete language

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 418 By: Daniels, Jett, McIntosh, Bullard, Deevers, and Hamilton of the Senate and Hasenbeck, Maynard, Woolley, and Adams of the House An Act relating to the Department of Corrections; defining terms; requiring certain designation; prohibiting certain use by certain persons; providing certain exceptions; construing provisions; requiring promulgation of rules; providing for certain relief; providing for certain action within certain period; authorizing recovery of certain fees and costs

An Act relating to income tax; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 155, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2358), which relates to adjustments; limiting deduction for qualifying gains receiving capital treatment to certain tax years

An Act relating to school district elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 13A-103 and 13A-105, which relate to election dates and declaration of candidacy; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; modifying dates for filing for certain office

An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-129.11, which relates to the School District Empowerment Program; updating statutory language and references; removing language requiring participating school districts to make certain payroll deductions; removing obsolete language; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-139, which relates to school employee payroll deductions; prohibiting school districts from making school employee payroll deductions for professional organization dues and political contributions

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 642 By: Paxton of the Senate and Hilbert, Duel, and Ford of the House An Act relating to workers’ compensation; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 5, which relates to exclusive liability; expanding rights and remedies granted to certain persons; stating effect of provisions to certain contracts; making language gender neutral; updating statutory references; defining terms; authorizing agreement between contractors to provide certain insurance coverage; providing for deduction of premiums under certain agreements; clarifying application of certain rights and remedies; prohibiting coverage for certain contractors without agreement; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 45, which relates to disability classification and compensation; modifying compensation standard for permanent partial disability

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 658 By: Daniels, Hamilton, Jett, and Bergstrom of the Senate and Crosswhite Hader, Hill, Maynard, Adams, Lepak, and Woolley of the House An Act relating to the Oklahoma Children’s Code; prohibiting certain actions by the Department of Human Services in relation to adoptive and foster parents; providing certain construction

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 690 By: Bergstrom and Nice of the Senate and Lepak, Blancett, and Pittman of the House An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 138), which relates to earned credits; authorizing attainment of certain earned credits by certain inmates; establishing certain qualifications; stating criteria for certain form; making language gender neutral; updating statutory language

authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; defining term; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213.1, which relates to the University Center at Ponca City; removing certain limitation; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3405.1, which relates to classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee; expanding classes and course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4662, which relates to Rogers University in Tulsa; expanding undergraduate course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4667, which relates to Langston University in Tulsa; expanding course offerings; removing limitation on Oklahoma State University- Tulsa course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4668, which relates to Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow; expanding course offerings; removing limitation on Oklahoma State University-Tulsa course offerings; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4665, which relates to courses at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa not to duplicate Tulsa Community College courses

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 796 By: Pugh, Bullard, Hines, Jett, and Hamilton of the Senate and Crosswhite Hader, Wilk, Maynard, Adams, West (Kevin), Caldwell (Chad), and Miller of the House An Act relating to higher education; prohibiting certain institutions of higher education from using state funds, property, or resources to support or require certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; requiring certain institutions of higher education to initiate certain review after certain date; providing for restructuring or elimination of certain unnecessary functions; providing certain construction; requiring certain institutions to submit certain annual certificate of compliance by certain date; providing for promulgation of rules; providing for codification

An Act relating to social media platforms; defining terms; creating the Safe Screens for Kids Act; providing short title; prohibiting use of a social media platform by a minor without certain consent; requiring certain age verification methods; requiring certain access; prohibiting certain restriction; prohibiting certain data collection; providing certain exception; prohibiting certain advertisement; prohibiting use of certain technology for certain purpose; prohibiting certain feature; authorizing Attorney General to bring certain action and promulgate rules; stating certain criteria; construing provisions; providing for codification

social media - cause of action - criteria - rebuttable presumption - relief - liability - remedies - settings - waiver or limitation - codification

An Act relating to Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2308, which relates to the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; and providing that appointees serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. SUBJECT: Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust

An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, which relates to adopting, amending, or repealing a rule; removing expedited rule repeal exception; requiring Governor or cabinet secretary approval within thirty days of proposed rule notice before an agency can proceed with the rulemaking process

An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, which relates to adopting, amending, or repealing a rule; removing expedited rule repeal exception; requiring Governor or cabinet secretary approval within thirty days of proposed rule notice before an agency can proceed with the rulemaking process

An Act relating to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-101.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 337, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 13-101.2), which relates to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; modifying scope of scholarship program for students with special needs; deleting references to public schools; updating references describing certain students; modifying eligibility requirements for scholarships; removing scholarship acceptance outcome; directing parents or legal guardians to meet with private schools for certain purpose

An Act relating to the Unfair Sales Act; amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 598.2, which relates to definitions; modifying definitions; defining term; updating statutory language and references; amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 598.4, which relates to violations of act; creating penalty for retailers who violate act when selling motor fuel

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 652 By: Paxton of the Senate and Osburn of the House An Act relating to administration of elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 3-101, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2023 (26 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 3-101), which relates to scheduling of elections; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; authorizing special elections called for certain purposes to be held on certain dates; specifying applicability of provisions

authorizing the approval of functional exceptions; defining term; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213.1, which relates to the University Center at Ponca City; removing certain limitation; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3405.1, which relates to classes and programs offered to the people of Muskogee; expanding classes and course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4662, which relates to Rogers University in Tulsa; expanding undergraduate course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4667, which relates to Langston University in Tulsa; expanding course offerings; removing limitation on Oklahoma State University- Tulsa course offerings; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4668, which relates to Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow; expanding course offerings; removing limitation on Oklahoma State University-Tulsa course offerings; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4665, which relates to courses at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa not to duplicate Tulsa Community College courses

An Act relating to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-101.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 337, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 13-101.2), which relates to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; modifying scope of scholarship program for students with special needs; deleting references to public schools; updating references describing certain students; modifying eligibility requirements for scholarships; removing scholarship acceptance outcome; directing parents or legal guardians to meet with private schools for certain purpose

An Act relating to revenue and taxation; enacting the Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood Pilot Program Act; providing findings of the Legislature; defining terms; creating certain incentive rebate program; providing for administration of rebate program; directing the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to collect metrics for evaluation; authorizing the promulgation of rules; prescribing requirements for eligibility for incentive rebate payments; prohibiting receipt of incentive rebate payment and certain sales tax exemption; prescribing procedures for approval of applications; imposing certain limit with respect to incentive rebate payments; providing for base incentive amount; authorizing additional incentive amounts; prescribing maximum percentage amount; allowing for the utilization of services from apprentices; requiring production projects to use a certain logo and prescribing procedures related to duration of appearance; creating the Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood Pilot Program Revolving Fund; providing for certain revenue; directing expenditures from the fund be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer; stating purpose of the fund; providing for transfer of unencumbered funds; terminating the fund by certain date; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Revenue and taxation

This bill creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, which establishes a new process for reviewing and approving administrative rules in Oklahoma. The bill defines a "major rule" as any administrative rule that is expected to result in $1 million or more in implementation and compliance costs over five years. State agencies will now be required to provide a detailed economic impact analysis for major rules, including costs to businesses, local governments, and individuals, and must consult with potentially affected parties during the rule-making process.

This bill enacts the creation of the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission, which is to be in effect until December 30, 2034. 

Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in the state of Oklahoma.

modifying elements of certain offenses related to aiding suicide.

Creating the Workforce Development Revolving Fund; providing purpose; making an appropriation.

It outlines specific elements that constitute organized retail crime, such as the intention for resale, use of theft tools, attempted escape through fire exits or non-public entry and exit points, and resistance to arrest. The bill also modifies aggregated offense periods, alters criminal offense patterns and modifies the escape element of force or fear in determining robbery classifications. It includes certain penalties related to organized retail crime, ranging from a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to eight years. 

This bill, also known as the Oklahoma Survivors' Act (Senate Bill No. 1470), aims to provide support and greater legal flexibility for victims of domestic violence who have been convicted of a crime. 

Prohibiting a school district from taking certain actions with regard to statewide professional educators' associations

Creating the Women's Bill of Rights; authorizing distinctions for certain purposes; requiring certain identification in collection of data.

Prohibiting certain actions by the Department of Human Services regarding prospective foster or adoptive parents.

Allowing a school district or charter school to include emergency virtual days in its school year policy; providing reasons for virtual days.

Allowing a school district or charter school to include emergency virtual days in its school year policy; providing reasons for virtual days.

Renaming act the Strong Readers Act; removing language prohibiting automatic promotion of certain students.

Allows licensed employees to sample alcoholic beverages under certain circumstances; specifying amounts.

Provides for speedier trials in criminal cases.

Increases the minimum employee contribution for members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System from 8% to 9% of their paid base salary, effective July 1, 2025. - Increases the computation factor used to calculate the accrued retirement benefit for certain members of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System, phasing in higher percentages over time, from 2.5% to 3% of final average salary.

Bergen, Susan, Norman, to the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, to serve an eight-year term ending April 4, 2032, succeeding Rick Davis. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Rob Standridge.

This bill requires each school district board of education in Oklahoma to adopt a policy allowing students to be excused from school to attend "released time courses" - religious or moral instruction courses taught by independent entities off school property.

An Act relating to school district elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 13A-103 and 13A-105, which relate to election dates and declaration of candidacy; modifying permissible dates for certain elections; modifying dates for filing for certain office; and providing an effective date.

An Act relating to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-101.2, which relates to eligibility for the program; removing requirement for prior public school year attendance; providing certain exemption to certain students; modifying reference to weights to be used in certain calculation; providing for calculation of scholarship amount if certain private school does not charge tuition; and updating statutory language. AUTHOR: Add the following House Coauthor: Hill and Hays AMENDMENT NO. 1. Strike the title, enacting clause, and entire bill and insert: "An Act relating to the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-101.2, which relates to eligibility for the program; providing eligibility for certain students experiencing homelessness; modifying reference to weights to be used in certain calculation; providing for calculation of scholarship amount if certain private school does not charge tuition; and updating statutory language.