Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026; effective date.
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Professions and Occupations Act of 2026 as a new legal framework for regulating professions and occupations in the state. The legislation designates the act with a specific name and citation for future reference but does not create new regulatory requirements or change existing laws. It will take effect on November 1, 2026, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill does not alter current licensing procedures or affect specific professional groups beyond providing a formal title for the regulatory structure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kyle Hilbert
RRepublican
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