Public Protection Act Signed Into Law
Legislation creating new requirements for courts to consider risk assessments when making pretrial release decisions has been signed into law. Senate Bill 1618,… 0
Foster Care Services Extended to Age 21 Under New Law
Young adults in Oklahoma’s foster care system will be able to continue receiving services until age 21 under legislation signed into law by… 0
Ford Plans Victims of Sexual Assault Bill of Rights
Oklahoma Representative Ross Ford says he plans to file legislation next year creating a Victims of Sexual Assault Bill of Rights aimed at… 0
Stitt Signs Statewide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” School Policy Into Law
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed legislation requiring Oklahoma school districts to adopt policies prohibiting student cell phone use during the school day. The… 0
Mulready Announces Public Hearing on Homeowners Insurance Market
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced plans for a public hearing in September to examine competition in the state’s homeowners insurance market following… 0
New Law Clarifies Funding Formula for Rehab, Mental Health and Drug Courts
A new Oklahoma law is designed to clarify how incarceration savings tied to State Questions 780 and 781 are calculated so counties receive… 0
New Law Creates Felony for Trafficking Abortion Pills in Oklahoma
A new Oklahoma law creates felony penalties for trafficking abortion-inducing drugs. House Bill 1168, authored by Oklahoma Representative Denise Crosswhite Hader and Oklahoma… 1
New Law Expands Alternative Teacher Certification Pathways in Oklahoma
A new Oklahoma law will expand alternative pathways for people seeking to become certified teachers. House Bill 3076, authored by Oklahoma Representative Mark… 0
Talyn Bain Act Signed Into Law to Create New School Zone Speed Limits
A new Oklahoma law aimed at improving safety near schools located along high-speed highways will take effect later this year. House Bill 2979,… 0
College Savings Plan Update Signed Into Law
A new Oklahoma law will allow families to use digital payment apps to contribute to the state’s 529 college savings plan accounts. Senate… 0