SB400

Cities and towns; allowing municipalities to declare certain buildings as unoccupied. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB400 allows municipalities to declare certain buildings as unoccupied and subject to abatement.

Oklahoma SB400 amends existing law to allow municipal governing bodies to declare buildings within their limits as unoccupied and subject to abatement if they meet certain criteria. The bill outlines procedures for notice to property owners, hearings, and abatement actions. It also details the process for assessing costs against the property and its owner, including the creation of a lien. The bill specifies that agricultural properties are exempt from these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Local & County Government Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

9 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Local and County Government committee; CR filed

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

Title stricken