SB431

Landlord and tenant; prohibiting utilities from applying liability to landlord for certain accrued utility bills. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB431 prohibits utilities from holding landlords liable for tenant-accrued bills, fees, or charges.

Oklahoma SB431 amends the state's landlord and tenant laws by prohibiting utilities from holding landlords liable for bills, fees, or charges accrued by tenants in residential or nonresidential properties. This protection applies regardless of the type of utility service, including gas, electricity, and water. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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History

Feb 2

Senate

Coauthored by Senator McIntosh

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading