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OK SB1963

OK SB1963
Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026; prohibiting foreign principals from foreign countries from owning, having an interest in, or acquiring agricultural land. Effective date.

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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026; providing short title; defining terms; prohibiting foreign principals from foreign countries from owning, having an interest in, or acquiring agricultural land; describing scope of de minimis indirect interest; directing the sale, transfer, or divestiture of agricultural land under certain circumstances; establishing registration requirements; allowing for the acquisition of agricultural land under certain circumstances; deeming contracts, deeds, or other agreements invalid; assigning the Attorney General with the responsibility of making certain determinations; granting the Attorney General the authority to commence certain actions in district court; providing for the sale of land through judicial foreclosure; providing payment of a reward to whistleblowers; providing for the disbursement of proceeds; providing for the adoption of rules; prohibiting foreign principals from foreign countries from purchasing, holding, renting, or controlling any property near military bases or installations; requiring the sale, transfer, or divestiture of property within certain time period; deeming contracts, deeds, or other agreements invalid; granting the Attorney General the authority to commence certain actions in district court; providing for the sale of land through judicial foreclosure; providing payment of a reward to whistleblowers; providing for the disbursement of proceeds; assigning the Attorney General with the responsibility of making certain determinations; establishing guidelines for whistleblowers; providing for referrals to the Office of the Attorney General; establishing rewards for whistleblowers; setting effective date for whistleblower enforcement provision; prohibiting entities and governmental entities from entering into agreements relating to critical infrastructure with foreign principals from foreign countries; authorizing entities and governmental entities to enter into agreements under certain circumstances; requiring companies to file a certification form prior to accessing critical infrastructure; establishing guidelines for maintaining registrations; setting fee for administering certification process; providing for the revocation of certifications; prohibiting the use of certain software in state infrastructure; providing for the replacement of prohibited software; providing software removal and notification requirements; directing the Office of the Attorney General to establish reporting process for non- notified transactions; authorizing the Office of the Attorney General to submit memorandums or reports to certain committee; directing the Attorney General to retain certain documents and notify the Legislature and Governor; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026," aims to safeguard state property and critical infrastructure by prohibiting foreign principals (defined as foreign governments, political parties, entities organized under foreign laws, or individuals domiciled in foreign countries) from owning, having an interest in, or acquiring agricultural land in Oklahoma, with exceptions for very small, indirect ownership in publicly traded companies. It also restricts foreign principals from owning property within ten miles of military bases or installations, requiring divestiture of any such holdings within 180 days. The bill establishes registration requirements for foreign principals owning agricultural land and empowers the Attorney General to take legal action, including judicial foreclosure, to enforce these provisions, offering a 30% reward to whistleblowers who report violations. Furthermore, it prohibits entities and governmental entities from entering into agreements or using products/services related to critical infrastructure (defined as vital systems like utilities, transportation, and data centers) with foreign principals, unless there's no other option, the Attorney General approves, and not entering the agreement poses a greater threat. Companies accessing critical infrastructure must certify their compliance, undergo background checks for employees with access, and are prohibited from using software produced by federally banned corporations or from foreign countries, with requirements for removal and replacement of such software. The Attorney General will also establish a process for reporting "non-notified transactions" (foreign investments not voluntarily reviewed by federal authorities) and may report findings to federal committees and state leadership.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)

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