House Bill No. 2258, introduced by Miller, enacts the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act in Oklahoma, establishing a framework for the publication, authentication, preservation, and accessibility of legal materials in electronic form. The bill defines key terms such as "electronic," "legal material," and "official publisher," and outlines the responsibilities of official publishers in designating electronic records as official, authenticating them, and ensuring their preservation and public access. The act applies to all legal materials published electronically on or after its effective date, January 1, 2026.

The bill also includes provisions for the presumption of accuracy for authenticated electronic records and specifies that the burden of proof lies with any party contesting the authenticity of such records. It emphasizes the need for uniformity in the application of the law across states and modifies certain aspects of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize the handling of legal materials in Oklahoma, ensuring they are secure, accessible, and reliable in an increasingly digital world.