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OK HB3227

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits electronic storage of process server applications and eliminates additional fees beyond the $150 initial application fee and $15 renewal fee; requires process server telephone numbers be posted on the statewide registry

  • Expands valid locations for service of process to include a person's place of employment and medical facilities where the person is a patient

  • Requires private or gated residential communities to grant entry to licensed process servers; if access is refused, service may be made on the employee, security officer, or gatekeeper who denied entry, or posted on the gate if no personnel are present

  • Creates misdemeanor offenses (up to 1 year jail and/or $1,000 fine) for employers or medical facility employees who knowingly refuse to assist licensed process servers in serving employees or patients

  • Upgrades assault, battery, or assault and battery on a process server from a misdemeanor to a felony, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine

Legislative Description

Process servers; application; licensing fees; service of process; private or gated residential communities; medical facilities; place of employment; refusal to assist service misdemeanor offense; penalty; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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