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OK SB1590

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Coleman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eligible structures include commercial, school, industrial, agricultural, nonprofit, and multifamily residential buildings with five or more dwelling units

  • 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

  • Requires roof improvements to be inspected and certified by Department-approved professionals, with certification documentation available for insurer underwriting and rating purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/12/2026
Business and Insurance2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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