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OK HB4347
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Moore
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma mechanics lien law (42 O.S. 2021, Section 143) to add new liability for original contractors who fail to pay subcontractors
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Requires original contractors to reimburse property owners for attorney fees and costs when a subcontractor places a lien on the property, provided the owner had already paid the contractor in full and the contractor failed to pay the subcontractor
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Property owners remain protected from liability exceeding their original contract amount with the contractor
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Subcontractors and material suppliers retain the right to file liens within 90 days after last furnishing materials or performing labor
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Mechanics liens; requiring original contractor to pay property owner's attorney fees and costs when subcontractor obtains lien on property if property owner paid original contractor and original contractor failed to pay subcontractor; effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026