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OK HB3123
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Creates a civil cause of action against news media outlets that knowingly, intentionally, willfully, and maliciously report false news, information, or propaganda meant to misinform or promote a particular political point of view
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Requires the Oklahoma Attorney General to file civil actions against violating news media outlets on behalf of Oklahoma citizens
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Authorizes actual damages (including profits from distributing false news) plus punitive damages of at least $500 per false report, with attorney fees and costs awarded to the prevailing party
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Exempts satire/parody content, law enforcement investigating internet crimes, and interactive computer services (under 47 U.S.C. Section 230) for content provided by others
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; cause of action for intentional distribution of false news; Attorney General to file action on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Civil Judiciary
2/3/2026