The bill amends Section 16-26 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to burn bans during emergency drought conditions. It modifies the definition of "extreme fire danger" and grants the board of county commissioners and the Commissioner of Agriculture additional powers regarding fire management. The bill specifies that it is unlawful to set fires in areas declared to be under extraordinary fire danger due to drought conditions, with certain exceptions for backfires necessary for protection. It also outlines the responsibilities of the Division of Forestry in advising the Governor on fire danger and the process for declaring and terminating drought emergencies.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing a board of county commissioners, with a unanimous vote and in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture, to supersede the existing regulations for up to seven days if a significant threat to public safety is imminent. The penalties for violations of the burn ban are also updated, with fines and imprisonment terms specified. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.