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OK SB1519

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie McIntosh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Municipalities may still require these businesses to comply with fire, building, health, sanitation, traffic, waste, pollution, noise, and nuisance codes

  • Municipalities may prohibit home-based businesses from selling alcohol, trafficking drugs, operating halfway houses/transitional living facilities, or operating sexually oriented businesses

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local and County Government2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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