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OK SB1775
OK SB1775Municipalities; clarifying that penalties for certain municipal ordinances may be equal to penalties in state statute. 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 municipalities; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 14-111, which relates to the enforcement and penalties for violation of municipal ordinances; clarifying that penalties for certain municipal ordinances may be equal to penalties in state statute; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that municipalities can set penalties for certain local ordinances that are equal to penalties established in state law, meaning cities can enforce their own rules with fines and punishments that match or are less than what state statutes allow for similar offenses. It specifically addresses maximum fines and imprisonment for various violations, including alcohol and drug-related traffic offenses, prostitution, and wastewater/stormwater regulations, with some provisions for how collected fines are used. The bill also updates references to existing state laws and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Dempsey (principal House author) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1775&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1775%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1775%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1775%20INT.PDF |
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