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OK SB1631
OK SB1631Higher education; providing for membership of the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; directing certain information to be provided to students. Effective date. Emergency.
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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
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to higher education; amending Sections 1 and 4, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3205.11 and 3205.13), which relate to the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; providing for appointment of members; providing for filling of vacancies; directing certain institutions of higher education to provide students with certain written notification with certain frequency; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law regarding the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee, which is established to address free speech concerns within Oklahoma's higher education system. Key provisions include expanding the committee's membership to ten individuals, with five appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and five by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, ensuring representation from both majority and minority parties and excluding those in elected or appointed leadership positions within their respective legislative bodies. The bill also clarifies that the committee will handle complaints from all institutions within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, not just public universities, and mandates that these institutions must provide students with written notification about how to report free speech concerns during their first-year orientation and at the beginning of each academic semester. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will be in full force immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1631&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1631%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1631%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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