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OK SB815

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Kirt

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts must immediately seal all records in forcible entry and detainer (eviction) cases when the case is dismissed or judgment is entered in favor of the defendant (tenant)

  • Cases where the plaintiff (landlord) wins must have all records sealed 2 years after the date of judgment

  • Sealed records must be removed from all public databases and cannot be sold or released to third parties through bulk or individual records transfers

  • Access to sealed defendant records is limited to the person whose records are sealed, attorneys who appeared in the case, the court, and court clerks responsible for records maintenance

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Sealing of court records; requiring sealing of records of forcible entry and detainer proceedings under certain circumstances. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Moore

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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