SB996

Museums; providing for acquisition of legal title to certain undocumented property; establishing acquisition process and notice requirements. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/11/25

Oklahoma SB996 allows museums to acquire legal title to certain undocumented property and loaned property under specific conditions.

Oklahoma SB996 establishes a process for museums to acquire legal title to undocumented property held for seven years or more and loaned property after failed attempts to contact the lender. The museum must publish a notice and wait 90 days before claiming title. The lender has two years to reclaim property after notice. Museums must keep records and notify lenders of intent to claim title. Museums are not liable for injury or loss if they acted reasonably. The act also limits actions against museums for loaned property and outlines notice requirements for lenders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 16–0 · Mar 11, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 17, 2025

House

CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee

Apr 7, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Tourism

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight