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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to probate procedure; amending 58 O.S. 2021, Section 1252, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2023 (58 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1252), which relates to transfer-on-death deeds; removing nine (9) month requirement to accept property; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma law regarding transfer-on-death deeds, which are legal documents allowing property owners to designate beneficiaries who will automatically inherit their real estate upon their death without going through the probate process, a court-supervised procedure for settling an estate. Specifically, the bill removes the previous requirement that a designated beneficiary must accept the property by recording an affidavit and related documents with the county clerk within nine months of the owner's death; if this deadline was missed, the property would revert to the deceased owner's estate. The bill, which will become effective on November 1, 2026, eliminates this time limit for accepting the property, meaning beneficiaries will no longer be subject to a strict deadline to formally claim the inherited real estate.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author) (on 02/26/2026)
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3500&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB3500%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3500%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3500%20INT.PDF |
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