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2019 Oklahoma legislation bills that may have an impact to motorcyclists ...
(click the link to the actual document in reference below for the full legal stuff,
my comments are only a quick reference and are in no way legal advice)

SB17 - Electronic devices; creating the Bobbi White Act of 2019; prohibiting use of devices in school zones. Emergency.
(This may not be what many want it to be, but it could be a "start" that could later be worked to give us a more enforceable hands-free law in Oklahoma. See SB286 below)
Introduced. Authored by Senator Dossett. First reading scheduled for Feb 4th.
Passed Senate floor, now waiting on House committee.
SB286 - An Act relating to texting and driving: amending Section 2, Chapter 248, O.S.L. 2015, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 186,
O.S.L. 2016 (47 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 11-901d), which relates to text messaging; modifying inclusions;
providing exceptions; deleting certain definitions; and providing an effect date.
Introduced. Authored by Senator Sharp. First reading scheduled for Feb 4th. Was not heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee.

Oklahoma Laws pertaining to Motorcyclists
(click the link to the actual document in reference below for the full legal stuff,
my comments are only a quick reference and are in no way legal advice)

"Gunner's Bill"
(became effective 11/1/2010)
(levying fee on motorcycles - requiring collection and payment of fee [$3])

"Red Light" Law
(became effective 11/1/2010)
this law grants motorcyclists a legal turn on a "red light" if the intersection is equipped with sensors and the sensors hasn't detected the motorcycle / bicycle after a reasonable time as long as other specific details are followed.
For full details, be sure to read the details on the actual law (see link above), not what I've added here!

HB2260
"M" endorsement requirements for motorcycle operators under age 18
(became effective 8/26/2016)