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OK SB431

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits utilities operating in Oklahoma from holding landlords liable for bills, fees, or charges for services accrued by tenants occupying residential or nonresidential properties.

  • Defines "landlord" as the owner, lessor, or sublessor of residential or nonresidential property, including managers who fail to comply with disclosure provisions under Section 116 of Title 41.

  • Defines "tenant" as any person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a residential or nonresidential property.

  • Defines "utility" to include corporations, associations, companies, and governmental entities that supply gas, electric current, heat, light, or water for public or domestic use.

  • Takes effect November 1, 2025, and is codified as Section 301 of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Legislative Description

Landlord and tenant; prohibiting utilities from applying liability to landlord for certain accrued utility bills. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

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