Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 3379: Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education

Plain-language summary

HB 3379 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education; Higher Education Workforce Development and Fair Admission Act; prohibiting state education institutions from inquiring about criminal conviction history on initial application; exceptions; effective date; emergency. Primary sponsor: Trish Ranson (Democratic), Stewart. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Trish Ranson (Democratic); Stewart.