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OK SB1319

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Corporation Commission to create a remediation assistance program for homeowners whose residences are contaminated by substances like brine or oil from abandoned wells under the Commission's jurisdiction

  • Allows monetary assistance to homeowners from the Corporation Commission Plugging Fund, with the specific amount to be determined by the Commission

  • Homeowners do not need to file an insurance claim before receiving remediation assistance, but must prove contamination originated from an abandoned well

  • Maintains the Plugging Fund at $5,000,000 until July 1, 2031, with an excise tax triggered if the fund falls below this level

  • Effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Corporation Commission Plugging Fund; authorizing certain expenditure related to remediation assistance. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Sneed (principal House author)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/5/2026
Energy2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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