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OK HB2014

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Pae

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB2014 Summary

  • Expands the Legal Services Revolving Fund to provide legal representation to indigent persons in family law matters and eviction cases (forcible entry and detainer actions) with priority given to domestic violence and abuse cases.

  • Defines "indigent" as individuals with income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and establishes eligibility requirements for organizations providing legal services.

  • Requires the Attorney General to allocate funds across all 77 Oklahoma counties on a pro rata basis using federal poverty data and reserves funds for specialized areas of law.

  • Prohibits Legal Services Revolving Fund use for criminal proceedings, fee-generating cases, abortions, school desegregation, and various other activities listed in the statute.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; Legal Services Revolving Fund; forcible entry and detainer; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Frix (principal Senate author)

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee2/4/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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