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OK SB2180

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Daniels

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act" requiring agents who lobby on behalf of foreign governments, political parties, or businesses with 51% or greater foreign ownership to register with the Oklahoma Secretary of State within 15 days of becoming an agent

  • Registration filings must include the agent's identity, the foreign principal's identity, agreement dates, nature of lobbying activities, and a fee; agents must report changes within 10 business days

  • Secretary of State must publish a list of registered foreign agents on its website and periodically notify elected officials how to access the list

  • Exempts diplomatic officials, attorneys handling purely commercial or legal matters, news organizations, 501(c)(3) religious/charitable organizations, and persons engaged in academic, scientific, fine arts, or bona fide trade activities

  • Willful violations, false statements, or material omissions constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine; effective date November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Foreign lobbying; creating the Foreign Principal Lobbying Oversight Act. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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