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OK SB1590
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Coleman
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Oklahoma Commercial FORTIFIED Roof Program within the Insurance Department to encourage voluntary construction, retrofitting, and certification of commercial roofs meeting enhanced wind and hail resilience standards
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Eligible structures include commercial, school, industrial, agricultural, nonprofit, and multifamily residential buildings with five or more dwelling units
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Authorizes the Department to provide grants or rebates for qualifying roof upgrades, partner with insurers for premium credits and discounts, and coordinate with state or federal disaster-preparedness programs for funding
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Requires roof improvements to be inspected and certified by Department-approved professionals, with certification documentation available for insurer underwriting and rating purposes
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Effective November 1, 2026; participation is voluntary with no mandates on property owners to retrofit roofs or on insurers to reduce premiums
Legislative Description
Insurance; creating the Oklahoma Commercial FORTIFIED Roof Program; establishing certain standards; allowing Insurance Commissioner to approve certain alternative standards. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author)
2/25/2026