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 1, 2026

HB 3131: Homeless shelter standards; creating the Oklahoma Homeless Shelter Safety and Accountability Act; statewide standards; funds; rulemaking; reporting; procedures; sunset; effective date.

HB 3131 establishes a statewide framework for homeless services in Oklahoma, administered by the State Department of Health. It requires all homeless service providers receiving public funds (including state, federal, or local money) to meet minimum public health, safety, and financial accountability standards. Providers must submit annual reports on funding, services, and outcomes, while local county boards coordinate with providers and law enforcement on safety protocols. The bill also creates statewide reporting requirements and enforcement procedures for noncompliance, ensuring transparency without disclosing personal client information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public health standards for homeless service providers under State Department of Health, strengthening public health program accountability and coordination.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes statewide homeless services framework requiring health/safety standards and coordination, directly addressing homelessness as a core housing issue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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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 3968: Eminent domain; defining term; limiting the use of eminent domain; statutory references; effective date.

HB 3968 restricts Oklahoma's use of eminent domain by defining "public use" narrowly to exclude economic development (such as increased tax revenue, jobs, or general economic growth). It prohibits local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without specific state law and bans using economic benefits as justification for taking private property. The bill also requires that if condemned land isn't used for its intended public purpose, it must be offered back to the original owner at fair market value before resale. This applies to all government entities, including cities and counties, and takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts eminent domain for economic development (including housing projects justified by tax revenue/jobs), directly limiting housing development tools.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 484: Municipalities; prohibiting approval of certain facility within certain locations. Emergency.

SB 484 prohibits municipalities with populations under 300,000 (per the latest federal census) from approving new schools, shelters, or homeless shelters operated within places of worship near existing schools, hospitals, or government buildings. The bill directly affects smaller Oklahoma cities and towns by restricting where certain facilities can be built. Key provisions remove ambiguous language about "property" and explicitly include homeless shelters in places of worship within the prohibited locations. This creates a clear geographic restriction to prevent new facilities from being sited adjacent to existing community infrastructure.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts homeless shelter locations near schools/hospitals, limiting housing development for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 13, 2025

SB 347: Cities and towns; restricting certain municipal powers. Effective date.

SB 347 amends Oklahoma law (11 O.S. 2021, Section 43-103) to prohibit cities and towns from implementing minimum parking requirements when adopting regulations for buildings, land, or districts. The bill updates the statutory framework governing municipal planning, which previously allowed such parking mandates, and specifies that governing bodies cannot enforce these requirements while following the section's eight stated objectives (e.g., traffic safety, health, historical preservation). This change directly affects local governments' ability to regulate parking in zoning and development decisions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingSB 347 removes minimum parking requirements, a barrier that increases development costs and limits housing density. This supports housing development by enabling more flexible, potentially affordable projects without explicit affordability language.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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