State • Oklahoma

SB 1589: Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date.

Todd GollihareIntroduced

SB 1589 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary of State (updated May 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is currently working on a bill to update the rules on what counts as illegal gambling. It has not become law yet.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for regulatory clarity in the gaming sector.

Risks

  • Possible shifts in operational legality for existing gambling businesses.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for updated public protection standards regarding gambling.

Risks

  • Risk of creating new categories of criminal activity without public awareness.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Analysis based on a brief abstract; full bill text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Filed with Secretary of State

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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