Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB4306: Professions and occupations; Uniform Building Code Commission Act; continuing education; training; certification; effective date.
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.23, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.23), which relates to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act; authorizing the Commission to approve continuing education training for code officials and persons in building trades affected by the codes adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.23, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.23), which relates to the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act; authorizing the Commission to approve continuing education training for code officials and persons in building trades affected by the codes adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.23, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.23), is amended to read as follows: Section 1000.23. A. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission shall have the power and the duty to review and adopt all codes and standards for residential and commercial construction to be used by all entities within this state. Codes and standards Req. No. 14728 Page adop ted by the Commission shall be the minimum standards for residential and commercial construction in this state. B. All public projects shall abide by such minimum standards and requirements; provided, nothing in the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act shall prevent or take away from state agencies the authority to enact and …