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OK HB4150
OK HB4150Notaries public; increasing penalties for certain unlawful acts; 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 notaries public; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1524, which relates to fraudulent acts by a notary public; increasing penalties for certain unlawful acts; amending 49 O.S. 2021, Section 113, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 226, O.S.L. 2024 (49 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 113), which relates to the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts; increasing penalties for certain unlawful acts; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for certain unlawful acts committed by notaries public in Oklahoma, making it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $2,500 and at least 90 days in county jail for individuals who falsely claim to be a notary or perform notarial acts without proper authorization, and also for notaries who fail to properly verify the identity of individuals appearing before them for notarial acts, such as acknowledgments or verifications. The bill amends existing laws, specifically Section 1524 of Title 21 and Section 113 of Title 49, to reflect these increased penalties, and it will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4150&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4150%20INT.PDF |
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