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OK SB2178

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Howard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applicants for special event alcohol licenses must hold general liability insurance including liquor liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate

  • Employees with alcohol service licenses who serve at special events must verify the event has been properly licensed

  • Special event licenses may be issued to political, fraternal, charitable, religious, or social organizations to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages

  • Economic development chambers and similar entities are exempt from special event license requirements if the event is not primarily for fundraising and a licensed caterer provides the alcohol

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverage licenses; requiring applicant to hold liability insurance. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Harris (principal House author)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance2/3/2026

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