HB1707

Oil and gas; operators; active wells; liability coverage; surety bond; amount; location damage; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1707 mandates oil and gas operators to carry liability coverage or file a surety bond to cover location damages.

Oklahoma HB1707 amends existing law to require operators of active oil and gas wells to carry a liability policy with a minimum coverage of $500,000 or file a surety bond, letter of credit, cash, or certificate of deposit with the Secretary of State in the sum of $25,000 to $500,000. The bonding company or banking institution must file a certificate confirming the bond or letter of credit is in effect or has been canceled, or that a claim has been made against it. The filing fee is $10. This act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Energy

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading