Bill
Bill > SB1622
OK SB1622
OK SB1622Landlord and tenant; creating liability for tenants who leave certain unpaid utility rates or charges. 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 landlord and tenant; creating liability for tenants who leave certain unpaid utility rates or charges; abrogating liability of landlord for certain unpaid utility rates or charges; requiring utility companies to restore services in certain circumstances; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that if a tenant leaves a rental property and owes unpaid utility bills that were in their name, the tenant is directly responsible for paying those debts to the utility company. The bill clarifies that landlords will not be held liable for these unpaid utility charges, especially if the service was not contracted in the landlord's name, and utility companies must pursue payment solely from the tenant. Furthermore, if a tenant fails to pay, the utility company cannot penalize the landlord and, upon the landlord's request, must restore utility services to the property while continuing to seek payment from the former tenant. This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1622&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1622%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1622%20INT.PDF |
Loading...