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OK SB1705

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Warren Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions are prohibited from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that use public donations to post bail bonds for defendants

  • Taxpayers or residents of a political subdivision may seek injunctive relief to stop violations and prevent further public fund payments to such organizations

  • Prevailing parties in enforcement actions are entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Cities and towns; prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations to pay defendants' bail. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and County Government2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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