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 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, with corresponding penalties for violations. It also mandates ethics training for newly appointed state agency heads and requires bidders to disclose any business or familial relationships that may present a conflict of interest.

Additionally, the bill expands the grounds for the removal of 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 those involved. The legislation introduces definitions such as "private economic interest" and "immediate family member," and prohibits state officers or employees from participating in official matters where their family members or associated entities have a financial interest. Violations can lead to felony charges, and the bill outlines disclosure procedures to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and allows state agencies to adopt stricter conflict of interest policies.