Senate Bill No. 984 amends the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1972 by updating definitions and statutory language in 69 O.S. 2021, Section 1273. The bill introduces several new definitions, including terms such as "playground," which is defined as an outdoor space with permanently affixed playground equipment primarily used for children's play. Additionally, the bill clarifies existing definitions, such as "sign" and "main traveled way," while also specifying the conditions under which outdoor advertising signs may be erected in unzoned commercial or industrial areas.

The bill also makes various deletions and insertions to streamline the language and improve clarity. For instance, it replaces the term "the State of Oklahoma" with "this state" throughout the text. Furthermore, it establishes that a relocation permit issued by the Department of Transportation will take precedence over municipal or county restrictions in certain circumstances, while also noting that municipalities with populations over 500,000 may prohibit outdoor advertising signs in areas where such prohibitions are lawfully enacted. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.