HB3601

Higher education; prohibited uses of funds, property, or resources; legislative committee testimony regarding compliance; State Auditor and Inspector compliance audits; cause of action for violations of section; biennial study; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3601 prohibits higher education institutions from using state funds for certain activities.

Oklahoma HB3601 amends the state's higher education laws to prohibit institutions from using state funds, property, or resources for activities that favor or discriminate based on race, sex, color, national origin, or ethnicity. It mandates legislative committee testimony on compliance, requires State Auditor and Inspector compliance audits, and allows students or employees to seek injunctive or declaratory relief for violations. The bill also mandates a biennial study on the impact of these provisions and requires a report to the Governor and legislative leaders.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Lepak