Bill No. 1381, introduced by Representatives Dempsey and Daniels, amends Section 1-107 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to enhance the reporting requirements of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. The bill mandates that the ABLE Commission prepare an annual report by February 28 each year, detailing the number of licenses revoked or suspended, the basis for these actions, and all complaints submitted to the Commission, including the complainant's name and organization. Additionally, the report will include the number of tickets written, the total amount of those tickets, and the total amount penalized. This report must be delivered to the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, and it must also be made publicly available on the ABLE Commission's website.
The bill also includes several amendments to the powers and duties of the ABLE Commission, such as the authority to issue licenses and the ability to inspect premises where alcoholic beverages are handled. Notably, it replaces previous references to specific sections of the law regarding licensing with updated section numbers. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives on March 13, 2025.