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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Ranson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Stewart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Policy recommendation to the Education Oversight committee; Do Pass Postsecondary Education
- Referred to Postsecondary Education
- Second Reading referred to Education Oversight
- Authored by Representative Ranson
- First Reading