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OK HB2978
OK HB2978Schools; library media program; community standards; sexually explicit conduct; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; amending Section 1, Chapter 106, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11-201), which relates to the library media program; prohibiting community standards from including sexually explicit conduct; defining term; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law regarding school library media programs to clarify what constitutes "community standards" when acquiring materials for students. Specifically, it adds language to Section 11-201 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs these programs, stating that "community standards" shall not include depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct, as defined elsewhere in Oklahoma law. This change aims to prevent sexually explicit materials from being considered when selecting age-appropriate resources for school libraries. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Chris Banning (R)*,
Bryan Logan (R)*,
Stacy Jo Adams (R),
Emily Gise (R),
Rob Hall (R),
Neil Hays (R),
Kyle Hilbert (R),
Brian Hill (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Kevin Norwood (R),
Jim Olsen (R),
Clay Staires (R),
Gabe Woolley (R),
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Woolley (on 03/12/2026)
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