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OK HB2978

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Banning

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's school library media program statute (Section 11-201) to prohibit "community standards" from including depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct when determining age-appropriate materials

  • Defines sexually explicit conduct by reference to Section 1024.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes

  • School library media centers must still reflect community standards when acquiring print materials, nonprint materials, multimedia resources, equipment, and supplies for students

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

  • Passed the House of Representatives on March 9, 2026

Legislative Description

Schools; library media program; community standards; sexually explicit conduct; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Woolley

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Common Education2/3/2026
Education Oversight2/3/2026

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