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This bill clarifies and updates provisions related to vehicle license plates and registration in Oklahoma, primarily focusing on how license plates and decals are issued, displayed, and regulated. The bill makes several key changes, including allowing decorative frames around license plates as long as they do not obstruct the view of the plate's decal and numbers, and specifying that a traffic stop due to an obstructive decorative frame would be considered a secondary offense. The legislation applies to various vehicle types, including street-legal utility vehicles, military surplus vehicles, and manufactured homes, and provides detailed guidance on registration processes, decal placement, and plate design. Service Oklahoma, the state agency responsible for vehicle registration, is authorized to design and issue license plates with specific requirements, such as using reflectorized materials and including specific identifiers for certain types of vehicles like those used by the Highway Patrol or Department of Corrections. The bill also addresses situations where vehicle ownership documentation might be incomplete and establishes procedures for registering and tracking manufactured homes. The changes aim to streamline vehicle registration processes and provide clearer guidelines for law enforcement and vehicle owners. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1313&Session=2600