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OK SB1617

OK SB1617
Municipal land; creating process to amend discriminatory restrictive covenants; declaring certain discriminatory restrictive covenants null and void. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/01/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
Passed
04/16/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1617 By: Thompson (Kristen) and Young of the Senate and Pfeiffer, Munson, and Deck of the House An Act relating to municipal land; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 42-106.1, which relates to restrictive covenants on property; providing process for amendment of discriminatory restrictive covenants; declaring certain discriminatory restrictive covenants null and void; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Restrictive covenants on property

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to create a process for municipalities to remove illegal and discriminatory restrictive covenants from residential property plats. The bill declares that discriminatory restrictive covenants are unlawful, unenforceable, and null and void. It allows municipalities to amend plats to remove such covenants after providing notice to property owners and obtaining approval from the municipal governing body, without requiring approval from all property owners. The bill aims to address discriminatory housing practices and promote more inclusive communities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/18/2024 (on 04/18/2024)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination

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