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OK SB1519
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie McIntosh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipalities from banning "no-impact home-based businesses" or requiring licenses, permits, zoning changes, or fire suppression systems (for single-family homes or duplexes) to operate them
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Defines "no-impact home-based business" as one that stays within occupancy limits, generates no on-street parking or substantial traffic increase, keeps activities hidden from streets, and does not substantially increase neighborhood noise
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Municipalities may still require these businesses to comply with fire, building, health, sanitation, traffic, waste, pollution, noise, and nuisance codes
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Municipalities may prohibit home-based businesses from selling alcohol, trafficking drugs, operating halfway houses/transitional living facilities, or operating sexually oriented businesses
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Does not restrict homeowners' associations from enforcing private deed restrictions, municipal regulation of short-term rentals (under 30 consecutive days), or municipal public safety obligations; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Municipal zoning; prohibiting a municipal governing body from adopting certain regulations. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Jett
3/10/2026