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HB 2999

Officers; nondisclosure agreements; duties; public office; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Dobrinski and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill restricts nondisclosure agreements for public officers to ensure transparency about their official governmental duties and actions.

Remove as author Senator Jech; authored by Senator Frix
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Bill Summary · HB 2999

Legislative bill overview

HB 2999 restricts the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for public officers in Oklahoma, requiring transparency about their official duties and actions in public office. The bill appears designed to prevent public officials from being bound by confidentiality provisions that would limit public disclosure of their governmental activities.

Why is this important

Government transparency is foundational to democratic accountability—citizens have a right to know how their elected and appointed officials conduct public business. NDAs that shield official conduct from public scrutiny can undermine oversight and create conflicts between official duties and contractual obligations. This bill addresses whether public servants can legitimately be silenced about their governmental work.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's language on what constitutes "public office" duties versus legitimate confidential matters (security protocols, personnel information, legal strategy) requires clear boundaries to avoid unintended consequences
  • Pre-existing agreements: Whether the restrictions apply retroactively to NDAs already signed by current officials, and what enforcement mechanisms exist
  • Exceptions and carve-outs: How the legislation handles classified information, ongoing investigations, or matters legitimately requiring confidentiality under state/federal law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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