SB2162

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; modifying definition. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB2162 amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by modifying the definition of "public body" and repealing a section related to the Legislature.

Oklahoma SB2162 amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act by modifying the definition of "public body" to exclude certain entities, such as the state judiciary, the Council on Judicial Complaints, and administrative staff meetings of institutions of higher education. It also repeals a section related to the Legislature. The act specifies that meetings must utilize both visual and auditory communications during videoconferences. The changes will become effective November 1, 2026.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Standridge