House Bill No. 2164 aims to enhance the legal framework against public corruption in Oklahoma by amending existing laws and introducing new provisions. A significant change is the reclassification of conflicts of interest for public officers from a misdemeanor to a felony, which also leads to disqualification from public office. The bill establishes new definitions and regulations concerning the misuse of nonpublic government information, collusion among bidders, and conflicts of interest, with corresponding penalties for violations. It also mandates ethics training for newly appointed state officers and requires disclosures of business or familial relationships between bidders and state agency employees.

Additionally, the bill expands the grounds for removing public officers to include gross partiality, oppression, and corruption in office. It specifies that collusive agreements among bidders will void their bids and impose felony charges on violators. The legislation defines "private economic interest" and "immediate family member," and prohibits state officers from participating in official matters where conflicts of interest arise from these relationships. Violations can lead to felony charges, imprisonment, fines, and disqualification from public office. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, promoting greater transparency and accountability within state government operations.