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OK SB1582

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Guthrie

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law (60 O.S. 2021, Section 122) governing land ownership by foreign nationals, defining "bona fide resident" as a lawful permanent resident of the United States

  • Allows foreign nationals who become bona fide Oklahoma residents within 1 year to acquire and hold land on the same terms as U.S. citizens residing in the state

  • Reduces the timeframe for resident aliens who cease Oklahoma residency to sell their land from 5 years to 1 year

  • Updates statutory language to be gender neutral and modernizes terminology throughout the section

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Alien ownership of land; defining terms. Emergency.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Shaw (principal House author)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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