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OK SJR31
Joint Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Guthrie
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes the existing exception that allowed non-citizens who become bona fide residents of Oklahoma to own land
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Maintains the exception for Indians born within the United States and for land already owned by non-citizens at the time of adoption
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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
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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