HB2096

Wildlife habitat development; exempting land in program from eminent domain; requiring projects be complete at landowner's expense; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma HB2096 exempts land in the wildlife habitat development program from eminent domain and requires projects to be completed at the landowner's.

Oklahoma HB2096 amends the wildlife habitat development program to exempt land in the program from eminent domain. It also requires landowners to complete projects at their own expense. The bill ensures that landowners do not owe a duty of care to keep the premises safe for recreational purposes or to warn of dangerous conditions. Effective November 1, 2025, this legislation aims to encourage wildlife habitat conservation on private lands.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 12–0 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Revenue and Taxation

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife Committee then to Revenue and Taxation Committee