SB1705

Cities and towns; prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations to pay defendants' bail. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1705 prohibits political subdivisions from using public funds to pay nonprofit organizations for defendants' bail.

Oklahoma SB1705 prohibits political subdivisions from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that accept public donations to cover defendants' bail. If a political subdivision violates this prohibition, taxpayers or residents can seek injunctive relief to stop the activity. The bill also provides for the award of attorney fees and costs and sets an effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Local & County Government Committee: DO PASS

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 17

2:00 PM

Senate Local and County Government Hearing

History

Feb 23

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)

Feb 19

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 18

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Woods