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OK SB1916
OK SB1916Insurance Department; creating certain division within the Insurance Department; establishing powers for certain conservator; allowing contacts. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the Insurance Department; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 301, 1802, 1804, and 1805, which relate to supervisors and conservators of insurers; creating certain division within the Insurance Department; defining terms; modifying definitions; establishing certain powers for certain supervisor; updating statutory language; establishing certain powers for certain conservator; updating statutory references; allowing the Insurance Commissioner to employ or contract with certain persons; establishing certain expenses as fixed by the Commissioner; allowing the Commissioner to audit certain persons or books; establishing certain expenses as cost of administration; prohibiting records to be considered certain records; prohibiting disclosure of certain records in certain situations; construing provisions; establishing immunity of certain persons; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 1901, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 371, O.S.L. 2023, and 1914 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1901), which relate to rehabilitation and liquidation; defining terms; modifying definitions; prohibiting records to be considered certain records; prohibiting disclosure of certain records in certain situations; construing provisions; allowing the Commissioner to employ or contract with certain persons; establishing certain expenses as fixed by the Commissioner; allowing the Commissioner to audit certain persons or books; establishing certain expenses as cost of administration; construing provisions; authorizing the Oklahoma Receivership Office to deposit certain funds; allowing combining of certain funds; establishing use of certain funds; establishing certain immunity and indemnification; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 1927.1 and 1937, which relate to rehabilitation and liquidation; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; establishing purpose of certain funds for certain immunity and indemnification obligations; establishing certain protections for certain contracted persons; making language gender neutral providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new division within the Insurance Department to manage supervisions, conservatorships, and receiverships, which are legal processes used to oversee or take control of insurance companies that are in financial distress or are not operating properly. It clarifies the powers of a conservator, who is appointed to manage an insurer's business and assets during a period of financial difficulty, and allows the Insurance Commissioner to hire or contract with individuals and entities, such as legal counsel and accountants, to assist in these matters. The bill also updates definitions related to insurance company insolvency and delinquency proceedings, and it provides immunity and indemnification for the Insurance Commissioner, supervisors, conservators, and their contracted personnel, meaning they are protected from liability for actions taken in good faith while performing their duties, and will be defended against legal claims. Additionally, it outlines a specific order for distributing claims from an insurer's estate when it is being liquidated or rehabilitated, and it authorizes the Oklahoma Receivership Office to combine and manage funds from various receivership estates for efficient operation and to cover immunity and indemnification obligations. The bill also clarifies that records held by the Commissioner, supervisor, or conservator are not public records and cannot be disclosed except in specific legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1916&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1916%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1916%20INT.PDF |
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