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OK SB978

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Howard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 19 O.S. Section 298 to modify margin requirements for documents filed with county clerks, specifying the top margin of the first page must be at least 2 inches and all other margins at least 1 inch
  • Clarifies that signatures or stray markings within document margins shall not void the requirements for accepting and filing documents, provided sufficient space remains for stamps and recording information
  • Prohibits county clerks from charging additional fees or fines for stray markings within document margins
  • Requires county clerks to attach an additional page if an instrument lacks sufficient space for documentary stamps and recording information
  • Effective date of July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Recordable instruments; modifying certain margin requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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