HB2294

Group homes; group home procedure and affected real property owners; mandate; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

Oklahoma HB2294 amends group home regulations, removing a mandate and setting new rules.

Oklahoma HB2294 amends the group home regulations by removing a mandate and establishing new rules. It ensures group homes are treated as permitted uses in all residential zones, including single-family residential zones. The bill mandates the Commission for Human Services to promulgate rules addressing the number of new group homes permitted in specific areas and the distance between group homes and similar facilities. It also outlines the process for affected real property owners to petition the Department of Human Services and the political subdivision's role in the approval process.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 12–0 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services