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OK HB4429

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Hilbert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires proxy advisors who recommend voting against company management without a written financial analysis to disclose this fact conspicuously to shareholders, notify affected company boards, and post a statement on their website homepage

  • Mandates that written financial analyses must evaluate short-term and long-term financial costs and benefits, conclude what action best affects shareholder value, and explain methods used including personnel experience and geographic location

  • Proxy advisors who do base recommendations on written financial analyses must disclose this to shareholders and make the analysis available upon request to service recipients and company boards

  • Classifies violations as deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General, and allows private civil actions for declaratory judgment or injunctive relief by service recipients, affected companies, and their shareholders

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Securities; Proxy Advisor Transparency Act; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions2/3/2026
Government Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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