HB2166

Definitions and general provisions; newspapers; notices; publications; effective date.

Complete·5/12/26

Oklahoma HB2166 amends definitions and general provisions for newspapers, including requirements for legal notices and publications.

Oklahoma HB2166 amends the definitions and general provisions for newspapers, establishing criteria for legal newspapers. Legal newspapers must be either periodical or non-periodical permit newspapers, meeting specific publication frequency, subscription, and content requirements. They must also publish annual statements of ownership, management, and circulation. The bill outlines procedures for newspapers to petition for legal status and mandates that legal notices and advertisements must be published in these qualified newspapers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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History

May 12

House

Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 6

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 6

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House