This bill amends Section 2-115 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to update the requirements for obtaining a special event license. It allows organizations, associations, or nonprofit corporations to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages at special events, provided they hold a special event license. A significant change is the requirement for applicants to obtain general liability insurance, including liquor liability coverage, with minimum coverage amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission will establish rules for the application and issuance of these licenses.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that an individual with an employee license serving alcoholic beverages at a special event must ensure that the event is properly licensed. It also maintains that no special event license will be issued for premises already licensed by the ABLE Commission and exempts certain organizations from needing a special event license if they meet specific criteria. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.