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OK SB1854
OK SB1854Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain facilities. Effective date.
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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 eminent domain; amending 27 O.S. 2021, Section 7, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 489, O.S.L. 2025 (27 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7), which relates to eminent domain for light, heat, or power by electricity or natural gas; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain facilities; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell, provided just compensation is paid. Specifically, it prohibits the use of eminent domain for the purpose of siting or building certain renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery storage, and hydrogen gas facilities, on private property. The bill also updates language to require companies providing electricity or natural gas to obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Corporation Commission before using eminent domain for electric transmission facilities rated over 300 kilovolts, with an exception for rural electric cooperatives and Oklahoma retail electric suppliers for certain transmission facility upgrades. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1854&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1854%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1854%20INT.PDF |
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