We have compiled this list of resources related to Oklahoma’s response to to COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding the impact on transparency laws in our state. If you have specific questions that are not covered by these, please feel free to contact us.

general information

• Oklahoma State Department of Health

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

transparency-related information

• Executive Order 2020-12 (invokes Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act (CHEPA) & calls special session)

  • Full text of CHEPA law

• FAQs from Attorney General regarding amendments to Open Meetings Act: [FAQ 1] [FAQ 2]

  • Other resources regarding the Open Meeting Act

• Resources for filing an Open Records Request

 our Blog Posts

• Oklahoma legislature proposes changes to Open Meeting Act (March 17, 2020)

• Attorney General clarifies changes to Open Meeting Act (March 19, 2020)

• Oklahoma invokes Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act (April 6, 2020)