SB337

Public health; eliminating certain preemption; authorizing adoption of certain regulations. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB337 amends public health laws to eliminate preemption and authorize local regulations on smoking and vaping in public places.

Oklahoma SB337 amends the state's public health laws by eliminating certain preemption and authorizing local governments to adopt regulations on smoking and vaping in public places. The bill standardizes laws that local political subdivisions may adopt to control or prohibit smoking or vaping in public places or properties owned or operated by the respective governing bodies. It also prohibits local regulations from being less stringent than state law and updates statutory references. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Local and County Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Local and County Government

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Hicks