HB2147

Cities and towns; Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025; lien; violations; housing; building code; foreclosure; real property; effective date.

Complete·5/29/25

Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025 allows Oklahoma municipalities to enforce municipal code liens through judicial in rem foreclosure.

The Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025 enables Oklahoma municipalities to enforce municipal code liens through judicial in rem foreclosure on real property, excluding owner-occupied properties. The act outlines procedures for filing petitions, notice requirements, and redemption rights. Municipal code liens are defined as those arising from nonpayment of fines, penalties, or costs related to housing and building code enforcement. The act also specifies that tax liens take precedence over municipal code liens. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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18 Nay

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10 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

House

Veto overridden: Ayes: 70 Nays: 18

May 29, 2025

House

To Senate

May 29, 2025

Senate

Veto overridden: Ayes: 37 Nays: 8