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This bill, effective November 1, 2026, prohibits municipal governing bodies in Oklahoma from adopting or enforcing regulations that would ban "no-impact home-based businesses" or require them to obtain special licenses, permits, or zoning changes, or install fire suppression systems in certain residential structures. A "no-impact home-based business" is defined as a lawful business operated from a residential property by the owner or tenant, which does not exceed the property's occupancy limit for employees, clients, or patrons, does not cause significant on-street parking or traffic increases, keeps business activities from being visible from the street, and does not substantially increase noise or violate noise regulations. However, municipalities can still require these businesses to comply with federal, state, and local laws, including building and fire codes, health and sanitation rules, and regulations concerning transportation, waste, pollution, and noise, as long as these requirements are compatible with the residential use of the property and ensure business activities are secondary to the dwelling's primary purpose. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent homeowners' associations from enforcing their own rules, municipalities from regulating "short-term rental units" (residential properties rented for less than 30 consecutive days), or municipalities from ensuring public safety.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1519&Session=2600