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OK HB4347

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma mechanics lien law (42 O.S. 2021, Section 143) to add new liability for original contractors who fail to pay subcontractors

  • 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

  • Property owners remain protected from liability exceeding their original contract amount with the contractor

  • Subcontractors and material suppliers retain the right to file liens within 90 days after last furnishing materials or performing labor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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