SB1616

School athletic associations; requiring that certain hearings be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1616 mandates that school athletic associations must hold certain hearings in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

Oklahoma SB1616 amends the requirements for school athletic associations by mandating that all meetings, including specific hearings for rule violations, must adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. This includes requirements for notice, agenda, voting, and executive sessions. The bill also requires that all records of the association be accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The act declares an emergency and will become effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

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Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 11

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Education

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading