SB1876

Service of process; modifying persons that may be appointed as agent. Effective date.

Complete·5/12/26

Oklahoma SB1876 modifies the appointment of agents for service of process for foreign or alien insurers.

Oklahoma SB1876 amends the state's service of process law for foreign or alien insurers. It specifies that such insurers must appoint the Insurance Commissioner, a state resident, or a business-authorized person as their agent for receiving legal process. The appointment is irrevocable and binds successors. The insurer must also designate a person to receive forwarded process served on the appointed agent. The act takes effect November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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0 Nay

11 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 12

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/11/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 88 Nays: 0