Senate Bill No. 433 mandates that municipally owned public utilities waive all fees, deposits, monthly rates, and any other required payments for widowed spouses of law enforcement officials, firefighters, or police officers who were killed in the line of duty while employed by the municipality. This provision is intended to provide financial relief to the families of fallen public servants. To qualify for this waiver, the widowed spouse must submit necessary documentation, such as a death certificate, as required by the municipal utility.
The bill will be codified as Section 35-108 of Title 11 in the Oklahoma Statutes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. The legislation aims to honor the sacrifices made by law enforcement and emergency service personnel by supporting their families in times of loss.