House Bill No. 2312 amends Section 322 of Title 3 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to critical infrastructure facilities and the operation of unmanned aircraft over these sites. The bill removes the exception that previously allowed operators of unmanned aircraft used for commercial purposes, authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to conduct operations over critical infrastructure facilities. Instead, it introduces a new provision that allows the owner or occupant of the property where the critical infrastructure facility is located, or a person with their prior written consent, to operate unmanned aircraft in that area.

The bill defines "critical infrastructure facility" to include various types of facilities such as refineries, power plants, and telecommunications infrastructure, among others. It prohibits individuals from operating unmanned aircraft over these facilities below 400 feet, making contact with them, or coming close enough to interfere with their operations. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain entities, including government agencies and facility owners, while establishing civil liability for damages caused by violations of these regulations. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.