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OK SJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Guthrie

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article XXII, Section 1 of the Oklahoma Constitution to prohibit non-U.S. citizens from acquiring title to or owning land in Oklahoma

  • Removes the existing exception that allowed non-citizens who become bona fide residents of Oklahoma to own land

  • Maintains the exception for Indians born within the United States and for land already owned by non-citizens at the time of adoption

  • Requires non-citizens and their heirs who acquire real estate through inheritance or other means to dispose of the property within five years or face escheat/forfeiture to the state

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed constitutional amendment before voters as a legislative referendum for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; modifying persons who may own land.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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