Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB4342: Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date.
Status: Vetoed, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to civil procedure; providing for admissibility of certain evidence; requiring disclosure within certain time period; defining term; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Civil procedure.
From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:
An Act relating to civil procedure; providing for admissibility of certain evidence; requiring disclosure within certain time period; defining term; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Civil procedure SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2415 of Title 12, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. In a criminal case in which the defendant is accused of an offense involving domestic violence or abuse, evidence of the commission of another act of domestic violence or abuse by the defendant is admissible and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. B. In a criminal case in which the state intends to offer evidence under this section, the attorney for the state shall disclose the evidence to the defendant, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that is expected to be offered, at least fifteen (15) days before the commencement of trial or at such later time as the court may allow for good cause. C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the admission or consideration of evidence under any other rule or provision of law. D. For purposes of this section, "domestic violence or …
Sponsors
- Jared Deck (D, HD-044)
- Ellyn Hefner (D, HD-087)
- Anthony Moore (R, HD-057) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Filed with Secretary of State
- : Measure returned to House
- : Veto overridden: Ayes: 41 Nays: 5
- : To Senate
- : Veto overridden: Ayes: 93 Nays: 0
- : Vetoed 05/01/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- : Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for enrollment
Votes
- Floor Vote (May 14, 2026): 41 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (May 6, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (April 28, 2026): 40 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary Committee (April 14, 2026): 6 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 11, 2026): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (February 24, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4342?
- HB4342 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Civil procedure; admissibility; evidence; disclosure; term; effective date.
- What does HB4342 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to civil procedure; providing for admissibility of certain evidence; requiring disclosure within certain time period; defining term; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Civil procedure.
- What is the status of HB4342?
- Vetoed as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Filed with Secretary of State (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4342?
- Anthony Moore (R, HD-057), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4342?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB4342&Session=2600
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