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OK HB2992

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Boles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • "Large load customers" defined as new data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and AI computing facilities adding 75 megawatts or greater per facility after July 1, 2026

  • Electric suppliers must establish separate tariffs, terms, and conditions for large load customers, including credit requirements to ensure cost recovery if customers depart or reduce load

  • Residential, commercial, and industrial ratepayers must be protected from paying unjust rates resulting from electric service to large load customers, with costs allocated according to cost causation principles

  • Minimum service term of 10 years required for large load customers, with exceptions for public power utilities using tax-exempt municipal financing

  • Applies to all retail electric suppliers including investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and public power utilities; Oklahoma Corporation Commission granted exclusive enforcement jurisdiction and rulemaking authority

Legislative Description

Corporation Commission; creating the Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator(s) Seifried

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/10/2026
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/10/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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