Oklahoma HB3930: Service animals; definition; written notice; fines; effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to service animals; amending 4 O.S. 2021, Section 801, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 320, O.S.L. 2025 (4 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 801), which relates to service animals; defining term; requiring certain written notice be provided by seller or provider of emotional support animal; requiring person or business who provides verification of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal to provide certain written notification…

From the engrossed text, March 12, 2026:

An Act relating to service animals; amending 4 O.S. 2021, Section 801, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 320, O.S.L. 2025 (4 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 801), which relates to service animals; defining term; requiring certain written notice be provided by seller or provider of emotional support animal; requiring person or business who provides verification of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal to provide certain written notification; requiring provider of a certificate, vest, or identification tag that identifies an animal as an emotional support animal to provide certain written notice; listing requirements for written notices; providing fines; stating availability of other civil remedies; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 4 O.S. 2021, Section 801, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 320, O.S.L. 2025 (4 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 801), is amended to read as follows: Section 801. A. For purposes of this section: 1. The terms "place of public accommodation", "public accommodation" and "service animal" shall have the same meaning as such terms are defined in 28 C.F.R., Section 36.104. "Service ENGR. H. B. NO. 3930 Page anim al" does not include an emotional support animal or a therapy animal; 2. "Emotional support animal" means an animal selected to reside with an individual with a …

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Marilyn Stark (R, HD-100) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 1, 2026: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2. March 12, 2026: First Reading
3. March 12, 2026: Engrossed, signed, to Senate
4. March 11, 2026: Referred for engrossment
5. March 11, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 73 Nays: 14
6. March 11, 2026: General Order
7. February 25, 2026: CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
8. February 18, 2026: Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
9. February 18, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
10. February 3, 2026: Referred to Public Health

Votes

• Third Reading (March 11, 2026): 73 yea, 14 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (February 25, 2026): 10 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Public Health Committee (February 18, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (February 18, 2026): 5 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3930?

HB3930 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Service animals; definition; written notice; fines; effective date.

What does HB3930 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to service animals; amending 4 O.S. 2021, Section 801, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 320, O.S.L. 2025 (4 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 801), which relates to service animals; defining term; requiring certain written notice be provided by seller or provider of emotional support animal; requiring person or business who provides verification of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal to provide certain written notification…

What is the status of HB3930?

In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3930?

Marilyn Stark (R, HD-100).

Where is the official record for HB3930?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3930&Session=2600