State Legislation

Oklahoma’s 2025 session passed hundreds of new laws, with key batches taking effect on Jan. 1, July 1, and Nov. 1. The latest wave—over 280 laws—hit on Nov. 1.  Here’s a look at the most impactful measures residents need to know.

Top 5 Oklahoma Laws That  Took Effect in November:

  1. Income Tax Cuts (HB 2764) – State rates drop 0.25%, lowest three brackets eliminated.

  2. Stricter DUI Penalties (SB 54) – High-BAC or police-evading DUIs now felonies.

  3. Mental Competency Updates (SB 1089) – Time refusing medication excluded from two-year deadline.

  4. AI Child Abuse Material (HB 1364) – Laws now cover AI-created or altered images.

  5. Distracted Driving Ban (HB 2263) – No texting in school or construction zones; plus gun safety tax exemptions (SB 50).

Full list: oklegislature.gov

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