Senate Bill No. 672 amends the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act to clarify the powers and duties of the Governor during emergencies, specifically addressing the closure of businesses during a pandemic. The bill prohibits the Governor from closing any business without documented scientific evidence that the business contributes to the spread of disease. Additionally, it 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 definitions relevant to the new provisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing emergency powers of the Governor by redefining certain terms and clarifying the scope of resources and economic stabilization during emergencies. It emphasizes that economic stabilization should not negatively impact the market economy and explicitly excludes the determination of essential versus nonessential businesses from the Governor's emergency powers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency declaration for immediate implementation upon passage.