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 includes elevating the punishment for public officers involved in conflicts of interest from a misdemeanor to a felony, which also leads to disqualification from holding public office. The bill establishes new definitions and regulations concerning unlawful acts related to nonpublic government information, collusion among bidders, and conflicts of interest, along with penalties for violations. It also mandates ethics training for newly appointed state agency heads and requires bidders to disclose any business or familial relationships.

Additionally, the bill expands the grounds for removing public officers to include gross partiality, oppression, and corruption in office. It specifies that collusion among bidders or state employees that undermines competitive bidding will void bids and impose felony charges on violators. The legislation introduces definitions for "private economic interest" and "immediate family member," and prohibits state officers and employees from participating in official matters where conflicts of interest arise due to their family members or associated entities. Violations can lead to felony charges, imprisonment, fines, and disqualification from public office. The provisions are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.