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OK HB3134

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits accrediting agencies from using diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices when accrediting Oklahoma public higher education institutions, including basing decisions on DEI, collecting DEI-related information, or imposing DEI requirements

  • Defines DEI as differential treatment or assignment of fault based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, with exceptions for immigration status and sex-segregated facilities like dormitories and athletics

  • Authorizes enforcement through civil lawsuits by current or former students and employees of Oklahoma higher education institutions, as well as by the Attorney General under the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act and Consumer Protection Act

  • Requires violating accrediting agencies to pay plaintiff's attorney fees plus damages equal to three times all fees paid by the institution, and civil penalties up to $1,000 per student enrolled at the time of violation

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026; received "Do Pass" recommendation from Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight on February 26, 2026

Legislative Description

Higher education; Keep Accreditation About Academics Act; accrediting agencies; civil action; Attorney General; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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