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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Crossed Over
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to technology; prohibiting the granting of personhood to artificial intelligence systems, environmental elements, nonhuman animals, and inanimate objects; clarifying act does not revoke personhood of entities currently recognized; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective November 1, 2026, clarifies that artificial intelligence systems, environmental elements, nonhuman animals, and inanimate objects cannot be granted "personhood," which is a legal status that recognizes an entity as a person with certain rights and responsibilities, under Oklahoma's Constitution or laws; however, it explicitly states that this prohibition will not affect the legal status of any municipality, corporation, association, partnership, nonprofit organization, or other legal entity that is already recognized as a person under the law before November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
David Bullard (R)*,
Cody Maynard (R)*,
Amanda Clinton (D),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Rob Hall (R),
Derrick Hildebrant (R),
Jim Olsen (R),
Daniel Pae (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Last Action
Placed on General Order (on 04/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3546&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/HB3546%20SFLR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/hB/HB3546%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB3546%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3546%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3546%20INT.PDF |
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