March 5 is a major deadline date at the Oklahoma State Capitol. All advancing bills must be approved by committees and made available for floor discussion by Thursday evening. Hundreds of measures are up for floor discussion leading up to Thursday.
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What to watch for during Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session
With the 2026 legislative session starting Monday, lawmakers have thousands of bills to consider. Here is what to expect, and what Oklahoma’s public radio reporters are following.
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Oklahoma lawmakers consider limits for pesticides, THC content in weed, among other measures
Medical marijuana continues to be a focus for Oklahoma legislators this session. Nearly two dozen measures have been filed.
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Lawmakers to consider several bills focusing on Indigenous communities in Oklahoma
A handful of newly introduced bills bring Indigenous communities in Oklahoma to the forefront, specifically in the areas of law enforcement, compacts and education.
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Oklahoma lawmakers file a flurry of bills seeking to regulate AI
Proposed legislation would regulate AI in political ads, restrict chatbots for children.
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Early Oklahoma bills focus on protecting taxpayers, investing in schools and excluding immigrants
Bill filing for Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session began in earnest early this month, and more than 100 new laws have already been proposed.
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New Oklahoma law makes it illegal for drivers to hold phone in school, construction zones
It will be illegal for Oklahoma drivers to hold a cell phone while driving through active school or construction zones, starting next month.