HB3698

Unstable housing; Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund; Oklahoma State Department of Education; indigent defense; forcible entry and detainer; requirements; report; audit; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma HB3698 establishes a fund to provide legal representation for indigent tenants with school-aged children in eviction cases.

Oklahoma HB3698 creates the Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund, managed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The fund aims to address chronic absenteeism by providing legal representation to indigent tenants with children in school. Funds are allocated based on poverty levels and chronic absenteeism rates. The Department of Education contracts with not-for-profit organizations to offer legal services, requiring them to determine eligibility and maintain records.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Feb 16

10:00 AM

House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee

Mar 5

House

Coauthored by Representative(s) Waldron

Mar 5

House

Authored by Senator Kirt (principal Senate author)