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OK SB1623
OK SB1623Credit unions; requiring applicants to obtain insurance; prohibiting certain insurers from providing insurance; allowing investments; providing requirements for credit unions; establishing compensations. Effective date.
summary
Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to credit unions; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 2001, 2001.1, 2002, 2004.1, and 2006, which relate to definitions, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board creation, necessity of certificate, out of state credit union, and succession and powers; defining terms; updating statutory language; requiring certain powers to ensure a competitive charter; requiring applicants to obtain and deposit certain insurance; allowing the Oklahoma State Credit Union Board to prohibit certain organization from providing certain insurance; allowing certain organization to obtain judicial review; updating statutory references; requiring Board to determine certain credit union has obtained certain insurance; allowing certain credit union to make loans to its members with certain flexibility; providing credit unions certain power to receive nonmember deposits if designated as certain credit union; increasing certain limit of certain investments; allowing certain credit unions to invest certain shares, stocks, or member units of certain companies under a certain percentage of net worth of certain credit union; requiring certain credit union remain well capitalized in certain instances; requiring certain credit union to operate in a certain manner in certain instances; requiring certain credit union to receive a certain rating in certain instances; allowing certain credit union to obtain certain designation; allowing certain credit union to engage in certain custody services; providing certain requirements for certain credit unions to engage in certain custody services; allowing certain credit union to provide certain custody services in fiduciary and nonfiduciary capacities; providing certain requirements for certain credit union to provide services in certain capacities; providing credit union certain authority to manage certain virtual currency; requiring credit union to obtain certain authorization from the Banking Department to provide certain custody services; providing certain requirements for the Department to provide certain authorities; allowing the Department to impose certain conditions on certain authority granted; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 2007 and 2010, which relate to membership and board of directors; prohibiting the Oklahoma State Credit Union Board from considering certain overlap when determining certain approval; requiring the Board to permit certain credit union to add certain category of associations; allowing the Board to permit certain preapproved categories of associations; requiring certain records to be filed with the Bank Commissioner within a certain time frame; allowing certain board of directors and members to receive certain compensation; requiring certain compensations to be disclosed annually in certain report; allowing certain credit union to apply for certain authorities; allowing the Board to authorize certain credit union to engage in certain authorities; requiring the Board to consider abilities of certain credit unions; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates Oklahoma's laws regarding credit unions to enhance their competitiveness and operational flexibility. Key provisions include requiring credit unions to obtain share and deposit account insurance from either the National Credit Union Administration or a qualified private organization, with the Oklahoma State Credit Union Board having the authority to prohibit certain private insurers if they lack adequate resources. The bill also allows credit unions to offer virtual currency custody services, with specific requirements for risk management, insurance, and operational protocols, and permits fiduciary virtual currency custody services only with approval from the Banking Department. Furthermore, it expands investment options for credit unions, allowing them to invest a larger percentage of their net worth in financial technology companies under certain conditions, and grants them more flexibility in making loans to members, similar to federally chartered credit unions. The bill also modifies rules for credit union membership to allow for broader categories of associations and individuals, and permits compensation for board members and committee members, provided it is annually disclosed. Finally, it establishes a process for credit unions to apply for and receive authorization from the State Credit Union Board to engage in powers not explicitly defined in current law, ensuring they can compete effectively with other financial service providers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1623&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1623%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1623%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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