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OK SB1945

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Standridge

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires acquiring agencies to provide property owners with the "Landowner's Bill of Rights" statement at the presentation of the first offer when seeking to acquire property through eminent domain

  • Mandates that good-faith negotiation efforts include providing property owners with any appraisal or damage assessment relied upon by the acquiring entity

  • Grants property owners the right of first refusal if land acquired through eminent domain is later sold by the state, state agencies, or persons who acquired it through eminent domain, at the lower of current market value or the original eminent domain sale price

  • Extends the right of first refusal to the original landowner and their first generation of heirs

  • Requires the Attorney General to review and update the Landowner's Bill of Rights at least once every two years to ensure accuracy and clarity, with an effective date of November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; requiring acquiring agency to provide certain statement to property owner; modifying certain notice requirements. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Boren

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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