SB1945

Eminent domain; requiring acquiring agency to provide certain statement to property owner; modifying certain notice requirements. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1945 amends eminent domain procedures by requiring the Attorney General to provide a "Landowner's Bill of Rights" to property owners.

Oklahoma SB1945 modifies eminent domain procedures by mandating the Attorney General to furnish a written "Landowner's Bill of Rights" to property owners whose land may be acquired through eminent domain. This statement must be in plain language, ensuring it is easily understood by the average property owner. The bill also requires the Attorney General to review and update this statement at least every two years. The act will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

6 Yea

RRDDRR

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Boren

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 4

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Bullard