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OK HB2974
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Rosecrants
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Overnight Youth Camp Severe Weather Safety Act" to be codified in Title 63 of Oklahoma Statutes
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Requires overnight youth camp operators to maintain severe weather action plans and have one or more NOAA weather radios on site
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Mandates that camp staff be awakened during weather watches or warnings to monitor conditions and prepare to take action
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval
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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