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Bill > HB3839
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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 homesteads; making findings; providing ownership of certain real property unconditional; prohibiting forfeitures; imposing limitations on certain government actions with respect to homestead property; providing for standing to enforce certain remedies; providing for codification; and providing for severability.
AI Summary
This bill, enacted by the people of Oklahoma, declares that following the approval of State Question 842 which eliminated property taxes on owner-occupied homes, ownership of such property is now absolute and unconditional, meaning it cannot be lost due to non-payment of taxes, fees, or charges not explicitly authorized by the Oklahoma Constitution. The bill prohibits any government entity from creating new taxes, fees, or charges that function as a substitute for property taxes, or from recharacterizing existing ones to enable forfeiture or sale of the property. It also clarifies that this change does not affect voluntary debts, consensual liens like mortgages, or homeowners' association covenants, and grants property owners the right to sue for violations, including recovering attorney fees, while waiving governmental immunity for such enforcement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3839&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3839%20INT.PDF |
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