Trump AI Order Could Jeopardize Oklahoma AI Laws
Executive Order Seeks Single National AI Framework
Oklahoma’s current and proposed artificial intelligence laws could be placed on hold or face legal uncertainty following President Donald Trump’s executive order signed last week that blocks states from enforcing their own AI regulations.
The executive order aims to establish a “single national framework” for artificial intelligence, replacing a patchwork of state-level rules.
“This is an executive order that orders aspects of your administration to take decisive action to ensure that AI can operate within a single national framework in this country, as opposed to being subject to state level regulation that could potentially cripple the industry,” said White House aide Will Scharf during the signing ceremony in the Oval Office.
Federal Oversight Emphasized
According to CNN, the executive order could have “far-reaching” effects on U.S. efforts to dominate the rapidly expanding technology sector.
David Sacks, the White House crypto and AI czar, said the administration plans to develop a federal framework for AI policy in coordination with Congress.
“In the meantime, this EO gives your administration tools to push back on the most onerous and excessive state regulations,” Sacks said.
Sacks emphasized that the administration would not challenge state laws related to child safety and artificial intelligence. He later clarified in a social media post that the order “does not mean the Administration will challenge every State AI law.”
Impact on Oklahoma’s AI Laws
The executive order raises questions about several Oklahoma AI laws and proposals, both enacted and pending.
During the 2025 legislative session, Governor Kevin Stitt signed HB1364, which took effect in November. The law amends existing statutes to explicitly prohibit the nonconsensual sharing of AI-generated sexual images, commonly known as deepfakes. Violations can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on circumstances.
Pending and Failed Oklahoma AI Bills
Oklahoma City Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval introduced HB1916, the Responsible Deployment of AI Systems Act, during the 2025 session. The bill proposed a comprehensive AI governance framework, categorizing AI systems into four risk levels: unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal. It would prohibit “unacceptable risk” systems, including social scoring and unregulated biometric surveillance, while creating an Artificial Intelligence Council and a workforce development program. The bill was referred to committee and did not advance.
Another proposal, HB1899, the Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025, was filed by Tulsa Rep. Stan May. It also aimed to establish a new legal framework for AI technologies in Oklahoma but stalled in committee without further action.
In 2024, Rep. Jeff Boatman and Sen. Todd Gollihare introduced HB3453, the Oklahoma Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights. The bill passed the House but died in the Senate Judiciary Committee. It sought to establish explicit rights for Oklahomans when interacting with AI systems.
Uncertainty Ahead
With the Trump administration signaling a shift toward centralized AI regulation, it remains unclear how Oklahoma’s existing laws and future proposals will be treated under a federal framework.