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OK HB2946

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emily Gise

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Sergeant Bobby Swartz Act" to expand existing higher education fee waivers to grandchildren of first responders killed in the line of duty, provided the grandchild was living at the time of death

  • Waives all fees and room and board at Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions for eligible grandchildren of peace officers, firefighters, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System members, and emergency medical technicians who died in the line of duty

  • Extends the same fee waiver to career and technology education districts for grandchildren of first responders killed in the line of duty

  • Limits the waiver benefit to a period of five years for each eligible recipient

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Postsecondary education; Sergeant Bobby Swartz Act; waiver of fees and costs for grandchildren of persons killed in line of duty; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2026
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee2/3/2026
Appropriations and Budget2/3/2026

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