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OK SB2178

OK SB2178
Alcoholic beverage licenses; requiring applicant to hold liability insurance. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to alcoholic beverage licenses; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-115, which relates to special event licenses; requiring certain applicant to hold certain liability insurance; requiring certain individual to ensure licensure of certain event; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding special event licenses for alcoholic beverages, requiring that any applicant for such a license must now hold general liability insurance that includes liquor liability coverage, with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate. The bill also clarifies that the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating alcoholic beverages, will oversee these new insurance requirements. Additionally, it mandates that an individual holding an employee license who serves alcohol at a special event must verify that the event itself is properly licensed, and the act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed (on 02/19/2026)

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