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OK HB3123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires the Oklahoma Attorney General to file civil actions against violating news media outlets on behalf of Oklahoma citizens

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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