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OklahomaSB 518Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Medical marijuana packaging; requiring certain warnings on labels. Effective date.

Sponsored By: Jerry Alvord (Republican)

Became Law

Senate Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stricter safety rules for Oklahoma medical marijuana

Beginning November 1, 2025, Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses cannot sell, transfer, or distribute products that fail packaging and labeling rules. Packages must limit their appeal to children and show only the producer’s business name or logo and a product image. Containers cannot target anyone under 21, including through cartoon characters. Containers may be clear but must be child-resistant. Products must also go into required exit packaging when sold or transferred to licensed patients or caregivers. Labels must warn to keep products away from children and that driving under the influence is illegal. They must warn women against use during pregnancy because of birth defect risks and state that products were tested for contaminants. Labels cannot mislead buyers, create confusion about trademark status or federal trademark law, or claim health or physical benefits. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s Executive Director must set minimum standards covering THC, other cannabinoids, terpenoid potency, contaminant testing statements, and additional warnings or information. These standards apply before transfer to licensed patients or caregivers. Dispensaries must return noncompliant products to their supplier or dispose of noncompliant usable marijuana under state law. For returns, they must record the recipient, item, and return date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jerry Alvord

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kevin West

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 17

Senate vote • 5/13/2025

FOURTH READING

Yes: 38 • No: 6

House vote • 4/29/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 81 • No: 2

House vote • 4/14/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

DO PASS

Yes: 7 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/27/2025

THIRD READING

Yes: 36 • No: 7

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Committee vote: Business & Insurance

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/21/2025

    5/21/2025Senate

  2. Sent to Governor

    5/14/2025Senate

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

    5/14/2025House

  4. Enrolled, to House

    5/14/2025Senate

  5. Referred for enrollment

    5/13/2025Senate

  6. Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6

    5/13/2025Senate

  7. HAs adopted

    5/13/2025Senate

  8. HAs read

    4/30/2025Senate

  9. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

    4/30/2025House

  10. Referred for engrossment

    4/29/2025House

  11. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 81 Nays: 2

    4/29/2025House

  12. General Order

    4/29/2025House

  13. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

    4/16/2025House

  14. Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

    4/10/2025House

  15. Referred to Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

    4/1/2025House

  16. Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

    4/1/2025House

  17. First Reading

    3/31/2025House

  18. Engrossed to House

    3/31/2025Senate

  19. Referred for engrossment

    3/27/2025Senate

  20. Measure passed: Ayes: 36 Nays: 7

    3/27/2025Senate

  21. General Order, Considered

    3/27/2025Senate

  22. Placed on General Order

    2/19/2025Senate

  23. Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

    2/13/2025Senate

  24. Coauthored by Representative West (Kevin) (principal House author)

    2/4/2025Senate

  25. Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance

    2/4/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled (final version)

    5/14/2025

    PDF

  • Amended And Engrossed

    4/30/2025

    PDF

  • Floor (House)

    4/21/2025

    PDF

  • House Committee Report

    4/16/2025

    PDF

  • House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill

    4/16/2025

    PDF

  • House Policy Committee Report

    4/10/2025

    PDF

  • Engrossed

    3/31/2025

    PDF

  • Floor (Senate)

    2/17/2025

    PDF

  • Senate Committee Report

    2/13/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/13/2025

    PDF

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