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OK HB2974

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Rosecrants

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Overnight Youth Camp Severe Weather Safety Act" to be codified in Title 63 of Oklahoma Statutes

  • Requires overnight youth camp operators to maintain severe weather action plans and have one or more NOAA weather radios on site

  • Mandates that camp staff be awakened during weather watches or warnings to monitor conditions and prepare to take action

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

  • Applies to overnight camps, recognizing they present unique risks during severe weather events requiring timely monitoring and staff readiness

Legislative Description

Overnight youth camps; Overnight Youth Camp Severe Weather Safety Act; legislative intent; severe weather action plan; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radios; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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