Sen. Darrell Weaver’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was recently presented with the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association’s Oklahoma Legislative Career Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding vision, dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s sheriffs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, was recently presented the Outstanding Senate Legislator Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in recognition of his efforts to strengthen Oklahoma’s impaired driving laws during the 2025 legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received the 2025 Champion for Consumer Protection Award from AARP Oklahoma. Weaver was recognized for legislative excellence in safeguarding consumers from cryptocurrency ATM fraud.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, secured final legislative approval for Senate Bill 1083 Thursday. The measure aims to protect Oklahoma consumers from fraudulent activity at digital asset kiosks, such as cryptocurrency ATMs or bitcoin ATMs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received unanimous Senate approval for House Bill 1566 Monday, which creates the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, advanced House Bill 1592 to create a new crime of organized retail crime (ORC), which is defined by multiple elements that indicate the presence of criminal organizations. This business-driven legislation responds to the increasing threat posed by organized theft rings to Oklahoma’s retailers and economy.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received unanimous approval from the Senate Education Committee for House Bill 1484 Tuesday, legislation aimed at expanding fentanyl awareness and prevention education in Oklahoma schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed a comprehensive measure by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, aimed at strengthening penalties for impaired drivers and enhancing efforts to prevent repeat DUI offenses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, secured the Senate’s approval for Senate Bill 657 Wednesday. The measure authorizes an officer whose use of deadly force is found during any pretrial hearing or proceeding to be unjustified to appeal such ruling to the Court of Criminal Appeals within 10 days.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill 595, authored by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore. The legislation creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act and establishes comprehensive standards for the operation of detention and lockup facilities in Oklahoma.