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OK HB2986

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Rosecrants

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Oklahoma State Department of Education from using agency resources, including public funds, to disseminate, develop, organize, administer, engage in, promote, or endorse propaganda

  • Defines "propaganda" as communication primarily intended to influence public opinion, political beliefs, or civic behavior regarding political parties, candidates, ballot measures, public officeholders, or public policy

  • Excludes neutral, factual, or educational information within the agency's statutory duties from the definition of propaganda

  • Would be codified as Section 24-166 of Title 70 of Oklahoma Statutes

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Schools; prohibiting the State Department of Education from using public resources to produce or share political propaganda; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Common Education

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

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

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