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OK HB1199

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cody Maynard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. government and other court-approved specie as legal tender in Oklahoma for payment of debts and taxes

  • Defines "specie" as coins with gold or silver content, or refined gold/silver bullion that is stamped with its weight and valued primarily by metal content

  • Exempts specie and legal tender from being classified as personal property for taxation or regulatory purposes, and eliminates tax liability on exchanges between forms of legal tender or on purchases/sales of specie

  • Requires Oklahoma courts to order specific performance of specie payment when contracts expressly designate a type of specie as tender and a breach occurs

  • Assigns enforcement authority to the Office of the Attorney General while preserving private rights of action; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Legal tender; gold and silver; specie; tax; regulation; contract; attorney general; Oklahoma court; debts; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Staires

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/15/2025
Retirement and Government Resources4/7/2025
Revenue and Taxation4/1/2025
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions2/4/2025
Government Oversight2/4/2025

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