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OK HB4226

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Kannady

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Parties in court cases may request a judge's disqualification by first making an in-camera request to the judge; if denied, a written motion must be filed within 10 days stating the grounds for disqualification
  • Disqualification motions cannot be filed less than 10 days before a case is set for trial, and judges must rule on such motions within 15 days of filing
  • Denied disqualification motions may be appealed to the chief judge of the county, or to the presiding judge of the administrative district if the chief judge's disqualification is sought
  • Applications for rehearing must be filed within 5 days of an adverse ruling, with the rehearing decided within 30 days
  • Effective date is November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Courts; disqualification of judges; motion; directing chief judge of the county; presiding judge of administrative district; rehearing; effective date.

Last Action

First Reading

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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