The bill amends sections of the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act to clarify the powers and duties of the Governor during natural or man-made emergencies. Notably, it prohibits the Governor from closing businesses without documented scientific evidence that such closures are necessary to prevent the spread of disease during a pandemic. Additionally, the bill mandates that businesses deemed nonessential must receive notice and a hearing before any closure order is issued. The bill also updates statutory references and includes a definition of terms related to emergency management.

Furthermore, the bill expands the Governor's authority to manage emergency resources and outlines the responsibilities during a declared state of emergency. It specifies that economic stabilization does not include determining essential or nonessential private businesses or their closures. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, but an emergency clause allows it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.