SB1545

Cities and towns; creating the Yes In God's Backyard Act; allowing faith-based organizations to apply to construct certain project. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Allows faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on their properties in Oklahoma.

The Yes In God's Backyard Act enables faith-based organizations to develop affordable housing on their properties. Projects must comply with building, fire, and safety codes, adhere to nondiscrimination rules, and designate most units as affordable housing. Faith-based organizations can reserve up to 40% of units for on-site managers, security personnel, or staff. Projects must also comply with flood management standards and undergo geotechnical analysis in steep slope areas. Municipalities must approve or disapprove projects within 15 days and issue permits within 60 business days.

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Where it stands

Current
Local and County Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Local and County Government

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Kirt