SB1209

Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Oklahoma SB1209 modifies the time period for certain trials in forcible entry and detainer cases.

Oklahoma SB1209 amends the issuance and return of summons in forcible entry and detainer cases, adjusting the time period for certain trials. The bill specifies that the summons must be issued within a range of five to ten days, excluding weekends and holidays, from the date of issuance. It also updates the statutory language to be gender-neutral and provides an effective date for the changes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 51–40 · Mar 17
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

51 Yea

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40 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Apr 2

10:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

May 7

House

Motion to reconsider adopted: Ayes: 51 Nays: 40

May 7

House

Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 51

May 6

House

General Order