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OK SB1532
OK SB1532Oklahoma Open Records Act; authorizing public bodies to require the full name and contact information of requestors. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Sections 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025, and 24A.7, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 24A.5 and 24A.7), which relate to inspection and reproduction of records and personnel records; authorizing public bodies to require the full name and contact information of requestors; authorizing public bodies to keep timekeeping and badge entrance information confidential; updating statutory reference; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to allow public bodies to require requesters to provide their full name and contact information when requesting public records, and also permits public bodies to keep timekeeping and badge entrance information confidential. The Oklahoma Open Records Act is the state law that generally grants the public the right to access government records. This change aims to provide public bodies with more information about who is requesting records and for what purpose, while also expanding the types of personnel information that can be kept private. The bill also updates statutory references and makes language gender-neutral, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 - Committee Amendment 1 (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1532&Session=2600 |
| Committee Amendment 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB1532%20CA1.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1532%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1532%20INT.PDF |
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