Bill No. 2294 amends Section 863 of Title 60 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the procedures for establishing group homes and the rights of affected real property owners. The bill removes the requirement for political subdivisions to mandate conditional use permits or special exceptions for group homes, treating them as permitted uses in all residential zones. It also stipulates that prior to establishing a group home, the owner must file an application with the political subdivision, which must notify affected property owners within 300 feet of the proposed location. The bill allows political subdivisions to deny applications if the group home does not comply with licensing requirements or spacing regulations.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the agency responsible for promulgating rules related to group homes, changing references from the "Commission for Human Services" to the "Department of Human Services." It also modifies the provisions regarding the rules that the Department may establish to ensure the health and safety of residents and to prevent over-concentration of group homes. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2025.