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OK SB2153

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Daniels

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Oklahoma state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials, requiring use of "Judea and Samaria" instead to refer to territory Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 Six-Day War

  • Defines "Judea and Samaria" as land south of Jerusalem (Judea) and north of Jerusalem (Samaria) controlled by Israel since 1967

  • Applies to all guidance, rules, briefings, press releases, and communications prepared by state boards, commissions, departments, and other entities with rulemaking authority

  • Allows executive heads of state agencies to waive the prohibition if they determine it is in the state's best interest and submit written explanation to the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and House Speaker within 30 days

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State government; creating the Judea and Samaria Act. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

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