Bill > SB972

This bill amends Oklahoma property law by modifying the existing statute on title by prescription (a legal process where someone can gain ownership of land through long-term occupation). Currently, occupying land for a prescribed period can confer legal title against the original owner. The bill adds a crucial new provision that prevents someone from claiming adverse possession if the original property owner has consistently paid all taxes and assessments on the land during the period of claimed possession. This means that even if someone has been occupying a piece of land for an extended time, they cannot gain legal title if the original owner has maintained proper tax payments. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and is designed to protect property owners by making it more difficult for adverse possessors to claim legal ownership of land when the original owner has been diligent about maintaining their property rights through tax payments.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb972&Session=2500