Housing

passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1209: Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.

SB 1209 modifies Oklahoma's eviction court procedures by changing the required time frame for scheduling trials in forcible entry and detainer cases (commonly known as eviction cases). The bill specifies that the summons must require defendants to appear for trial within 5 to 10 days, excluding weekends and holidays, from the date the summons is issued. This change directly affects tenants and landlords involved in eviction court proceedings across Oklahoma. The key provision clarifies the timeline for defendants to prepare their defense, ensuring a standardized 5-10 day window for trial scheduling after the summons is delivered.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill shortens eviction trial timeline to 5-10 days, potentially reducing tenant response time and weakening protections in housing disputes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3386: Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

HB 3386 modifies Oklahoma's landlord-tenant law by requiring court-supervised mediation before a landlord can terminate a lease due to unpaid rent when minor children reside in the rental unit. For all other tenants without minor children, landlords may still terminate leases after a 5-day grace period following written notice of unpaid rent. The bill amends Section 131 of Title 41 O.S. 2021 and becomes effective November 1, 2026, directly affecting landlords and tenants in households with minor children facing rent delinquency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires court mediation before eviction for unpaid rent when minors reside, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 2060: Improvement districts; master development districts; requirements and procedures; bonds. Effective date.

SB 2060 updates Oklahoma's rules for creating "master development districts" (large-scale projects like new communities or commercial areas) that operate independently from cities. It requires 100% written consent from all surface property owners in the proposed district and sets a minimum threshold of either 250 acres or $250 million in projected private investment to qualify. The bill establishes independent boards of supervisors to govern these districts, granting them authority to make public improvements like streets, utilities, parks, flood control, and recreational facilities using district bonds. It also clarifies bond issuance rules for these districts under Section 39-115. This directly affects property owners within proposed districts and city planners developing large infrastructure projects.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill sets high barriers (250 acres/$250M) and 100% consent for master development districts used in new communities, limiting housing development by increasing hurdles for large-scale projects.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3407: Property; creating right to sell, salvage, or remove manufactured home and its contents for certain real property owners; notice; effective date.

HB 3407 creates a new lien for property owners who allow manufactured homes to be placed on their land. If a manufactured home owner doesn't control or use their home for 120 consecutive days, the property owner may claim a lien for the fair rental value of the home. This lien can be enforced like other property liens under Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting property owners and manufactured home residents.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill enables property owners to claim liens for non-occupied manufactured homes, imposing financial penalties on residents and weakening tenant protections by restricting housing stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 3698: Unstable housing; Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund; Oklahoma State Department of Education; indigent defense; forcible entry and detainer; requirements; report; audit; effective date.

HB 3698 creates the Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund within Oklahoma's State Department of Education to address housing instability affecting students. The fund provides legal representation for low-income families (indigent tenants) with children enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade facing eviction (forcible entry/detainer cases), with referrals required through their school district. Funding comes from state appropriations, federal grants, and donations, and is allocated across all 77 counties based on poverty rates and chronic absenteeism data. The bill mandates annual audits of legal service organizations, requires detailed expenditure reports to state leaders, and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state appropriations to fund the Student Eviction Assistance Revolving Fund, directly advancing public service funding through state budget resources.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Student Eviction Assistance Fund via State Department of Education to prevent housing instability-related absenteeism, directly supporting educational access for K-12 students.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Student Eviction Assistance Fund providing legal aid to low-income families facing eviction, directly protecting tenant rights and addressing housing instability for students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 16, 2026

HB 3758: Eminent domain; just compensation; definition; enhanced compensation; comparable-replacement standard; partial taking compensation; prohibitions; non-waiver protection; effective date.

HB 3758 increases compensation for Oklahoma property owners facing government eminent domain takings. It requires either 150% of the property's fair market value or the cost to purchase a comparable replacement property in the same community (defined by size, location, use, and other factors). The bill prohibits reducing compensation due to "project influence" or pre-taking activity, and bans agencies from requiring owners to waive these protections. These changes apply to all public use takings and become effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens property rights by requiring enhanced eminent domain compensation, directly addressing a core housing policy component (property rights) as defined in the topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1496: Cities and towns; board of adjustment; decisions of the board; final subject to judicial review; appeal to the council; effective date.

HB 1496 changes the appeal process for decisions made by local city or town boards of adjustment (which handle zoning and land use matters). It removes the requirement for a bond when filing appeals in district court, mandates that appeals be re-heard from scratch (de novo), and establishes specific rules for temporary stays during appeals. Courts must consider four factors before granting stays and require bonds (except for municipal governments), with stays automatically ending once a final court decision is issued. This directly affects property owners challenging local decisions and city governments defending them in Oklahoma municipalities.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes bond requirement for zoning appeals, making it easier to challenge housing developments, which likely limits housing construction.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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