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OK SB1854

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of eminent domain for siting or building wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery storage, hydrogen gas, or other renewable energy facilities on private property

  • Maintains existing eminent domain authority for entities providing light, heat, or power by electricity or natural gas for traditional utility purposes

  • Requires a Certificate of Authority from the Corporation Commission before exercising eminent domain for electric transmission facilities rated greater than 300 kilovolts

  • Exempts Oklahoma retail electric suppliers and rural electric cooperatives from the Certificate of Authority requirement for extensions, rebuilds, or upgrades to transmission facilities

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain facilities. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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