HB3845 passed, unpaid child support driving privilege revocation

HB3845 passed, unpaid child support driving privilege revocation

Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2026 - Property Damage Compensation

Oklahoma's HB3985, the Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2026, passed both legislative chambers requiring compensation for certain property damage claims. The bill cleared the House 77-16 and received Senate Local and County Government Committee approval 7-2. The legislation now awaits further action in the legislative process.

SB1232 Copper Theft Felony Offense

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1232 passed both chambers in the 2026 Regular Session, creating a new felony offense specifically targeting copper theft. The bill establishes enhanced criminal penalties for individuals convicted of stealing copper materials, addressing infrastructure and economic harms from copper theft. The legislation passed the Senate 40-4 on March 23, 2026 and the House Criminal Judiciary Committee 6-0 on April 7, 2026.

SB1632 - Career-Readiness Assessments for Oklahoma Students

Oklahoma SB1632 was passed by both chambers and signed into law, directing the state to make career-readiness assessments and assessment-based credentials available to qualifying students beginning school year 2026-2027. The bill includes an emergency clause causing it to take effect upon signing rather than the standard 90-day waiting period. Schools must prepare to offer these assessment programs to affected student populations.

Higher Education Tiered Ownership System Established

Oklahoma SB1670 passed the Senate and House with unanimous votes, establishing a tiered system of ownership for higher education model policies directed by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The bill includes an emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage. The legislation passed the Senate 45-0 on third reading and received unanimous committee approval in both chambers.

Oklahoma SB1877 creates centralized state government filing system

Oklahoma SB1877 was enacted requiring state agencies to submit certain reports through a centralized filing system managed by the Office of the Secretary of State. The bill passed the Senate 40-4 on March 17, 2026 and the House General Government Committee 6-0 on April 7, 2026. The legislation establishes administrative procedures for state government document filing but does not impose new substantive compliance obligations on private entities.

HB3329 Modifies Tax Credit Provisions - Passed House

Missouri House Bill 3329 passed the House on April 7, 2026, modifying provisions relating to tax credits. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Terry Thompson and referred to the Ways and Means Committee. Entities claiming or planning to claim Missouri tax credits should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the Senate.

Modifies Sexual Assault Exam Care - HB3460

Missouri HB3460 passed the House on February 26, 2026, modifying provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Cecelie Williams and Jaclyn Zimmermann and referred to the Crime and Public Safety Committee. Healthcare providers performing sexual assault examinations will be subject to updated requirements under the new law.

Establishes Building Permit Issuance Deadlines

Missouri House Bill 1791 passed the House on April 7, 2026, establishing mandatory deadlines for the issuance of building permits by local building departments and authorities. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Jim Murphy and Brian Seitz and passed with a vote of 111-24. The legislation now proceeds to the Missouri Senate for further consideration.

Allows Electrical Corporations to Charge Construction Costs in Progress

Missouri HB2122 was passed by the House on April 7, 2026, allowing electrical corporations to charge customers for services based on construction work in progress costs. The bill passed with a vote of 95-53 after being referred to the Utilities Committee. This legislation modifies how utility companies can recover infrastructure investment costs from ratepayers during the construction phase.