Bill No. 2922, introduced by Pittman in the House and Bergstrom in the Senate, aims to modify the Oklahoma Administrative Code regarding funeral establishment vendor payment rules. The bill establishes new provisions that stipulate penalties for vendor payments can only be imposed after a formal court judgment and that such penalties may only be applied to funeral establishments, excluding the Funeral Director in Charge. Additionally, the rules will only apply to active funeral establishments, which must comply with federal bankruptcy laws, and all cash payments made in advance must adhere to consumer fund receipt requirements.

The bill will be codified as Section 397 of Title 59 in the Oklahoma Statutes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. This legislative change seeks to clarify the regulatory framework surrounding funeral establishments and ensure compliance with both state and federal laws.