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OK HB4068
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arturo Alonso-Sandoval
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Truth in Environmental Marketing Act, prohibiting the sale or marketing of products with environmental claims (such as "recyclable," "carbon neutral," "eco-friendly," or "sustainable") unless the claims are truthful, not misleading, and substantiated by competent evidence
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Requires products labeled "recyclable" to be accepted by recycling programs serving at least 60% of Oklahoma's population and actually processed into new products; "compostable" items must break down in facilities reasonably accessible to Oklahoma consumers
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Mandates that carbon neutral or net zero claims include disclosure of how emissions were calculated, whether carbon offsets were used, third-party verification details, and publicly accessible supporting documentation
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Requires businesses making environmental marketing claims to maintain substantiation documentation for at least 5 years and provide it to the Attorney General upon request
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation per day, with additional remedies including injunctive relief, corrective disclosures, label removal, and consumer restitution; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Environmental consumer protections; Oklahoma Truth in Environmental Marketing Act; terms; practices; recordkeeping and disclosure; enforcement; penalties; promulgation of rules; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Business
2/3/2026