The proposed "Free to Speak Act" establishes new regulations for public schools and state institutions of higher learning in Oklahoma regarding the use of students' legal names and pronouns. Under this act, school employees are prohibited from addressing students by any name other than their legal name or by pronouns inconsistent with the student's biological sex without parental consent. Additionally, the act protects employees from adverse employment actions for refusing to use names or pronouns that do not align with a person's legal name or biological sex. It also ensures that students cannot face disciplinary actions for similar refusals.

The act creates a private cause of action for individuals harmed by violations, allowing them to seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney fees, with a two-year limit for filing such civil actions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.