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OK SB1195

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kendal Sacchieri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Racing Facility and Racetrack Qualified Defense Act" to protect motorsport venues from nuisance lawsuits, effective November 1, 2026

  • Defines "racing facility" as any designated area for competitive vehicle and motorsport races, including tracks, spectator areas, garages, and associated buildings or grounds

  • Establishes that substantial compliance with federal, state, and local laws creates prima facie evidence that no nuisance exists

  • Limits who may file nuisance claims to property owners within a three-mile radius who owned their property before the facility began operations and can demonstrate physical harm

  • Exceptions to the defense apply if the facility fails to comply with applicable laws or if noise levels have substantially increased since the original permit was granted

Legislative Description

Nuisances; creating the Racing Facility and Racetrack Qualified Defense Act; requiring substantial compliance with applicable laws and regulations be deemed certain prima facie evidence. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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