HB2974

Overnight youth camps; Overnight Youth Camp Severe Weather Safety Act; legislative intent; severe weather action plan; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radios; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2974 mandates severe weather safety measures for overnight youth camps.

Oklahoma HB2974, known as the Overnight Youth Camp Severe Weather Safety Act, aims to enhance the safety of children attending overnight youth camps by requiring preparedness for severe weather. The act mandates that overnight youth camps have severe weather action plans, one or more National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) radios, and that staff shall be awakened during weather watches or warnings to monitor and be prepared to take action. The act will become effective July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget

Feb 3

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

First Reading