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OK SB1266
OK SB1266Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. 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 notaries public; amending 49 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, which relates to provision of legal advice; modifying allowable punishment; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the penalties for notaries public who illegally provide certain legal advice, which is prohibited under existing law. Previously, a violation was a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, but this bill increases the potential punishment to include up to one year in county jail, or both a fine and jail time. Additionally, if a notary is found guilty of this violation by a court, the Secretary of State will now revoke their notary appointment for eight years, a significant increase from the previous, unspecified duration. The bill also updates references within the law to correctly point to the relevant section of Oklahoma Statutes. This act will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Kannady (principal House author) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1266&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1266%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1266%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1266%20INT.PDF |
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