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OK SB1209
OK SB1209Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to forcible entry and detainer; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.4, which relates to issuance and return of summons; modifying time period for certain trial; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the timeline for trials in forcible entry and detainer cases, which are legal actions to remove someone unlawfully occupying property. Specifically, it changes the existing law to ensure that the summons, a formal notice to the defendant about the lawsuit, must be served at least five days and no more than ten days before the trial date, excluding Sundays and holidays, from the date the summons is issued. The bill also updates the language to be gender-neutral and clarifies that the summons should inform the defendant about the nature of the claim against them and the potential judgment if they don't appear, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1209&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1209%20SFLR.PDF |
| Committee Amendment 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB1209%20CA1.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1209%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1209%20INT.PDF |
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