HB4301

Protection of veterans; requiring Attorney General to enforce provisions of federal law related to payments made to escrow or title companies in certain real estate transactions; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/26

Oklahoma HB4301 mandates the Attorney General to enforce federal laws requiring escrow or title companies to return earnest money to veterans if.

Oklahoma HB4301 creates a fund in the State Treasury for the Attorney General's Office, designated as the "Attorney General's Law Enforcement Revolving Fund." This fund will receive money from various sources, including civil penalties. The bill requires the Attorney General to enforce federal laws, specifically 38 C.F.R. Section 36.4303(k), which mandate that escrow or title companies return earnest money to qualified veterans or active-duty military personnel if the property appraises for less than the contract price.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–0 · Mar 12
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

RRDDRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 14

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary