Gov. Stitt signs Mason Treat Act into law

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 2035 into law, which changes state car tag laws in an effort to minimize traffic stops on the side of the road that could put Oklahoma drivers in harms way.

The bill has been called the Mason Treat Act, named after Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat's son who was critically injured in a high-speed wreck during a traffic stop in January.

"I'm happy to sign the Mason Treat Act to keep drivers and law enforcement safe on the road. Paperwork shouldn't be the reason drivers and law enforcement are put in harm's way," said Stitt after signing the bill. "I'm glad Mason is recovering well and hopefully this law will prevent future tragedies like this."

Pro Tem Treat released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, applauding Stitt for signing the bill.

On behalf of my wife Maressa and the entire Treat family, I can unequivocally express our sincere gratitude to Governor Stitt for taking immediate action on Senate Bill 2035. This legislation will save lives and ensure no one will have to endure what my family has gone through since my son Mason’s accident on January 5, 2024. I greatly appreciate all the support shown in both the Senate and House to get this across the finish line, especially House author, Rep. Kyle Hilbert, who renamed this legislation in honor of Mason. My family also is grateful to everyone across the state for keeping Mason and our family in their prayers.

I have said since filing this legislation - this goes beyond politics and has been my main priority this session. I, again, thank Governor Stitt for signing this and for recognizing how impactful this is to me and my family.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat