Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1209: Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.
Status: Failed, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to forcible entry and detainer; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.4, which relates to issuance and return of summons; modifying time period for certain trial; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, April 20, 2026:
An Act relating to forcible entry and detainer; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.4, which relates to issuance and return of summons; modifying time period for certain trial; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.4, is amended to read as follows: Section 1148.4. The summons shall be issued and returned as in other cases, except that it shall command the sheriff, or other person serving it, to summon the defendant to appear for trial at the time and place specified therein in the summons, which time shall be not less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, from the date that the summons is issued. The summons shall apprise the defendant of the nature of SB1209 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. the claim that is being asserted against him or her; and there shall be endorsed upon the summons the relief sought and the amount for which the plaintiff will take judgment if the defendant fails to appear. In all cases, pleadings may be amended to conform to the evidence. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY …
Sponsors
- Jared Deck (D, HD-044)
- Annie Menz (D, HD-045)
- Ellen Pogemiller (D, HD-088)
- Julia Kirt (D, SD-030) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 51
- : Motion to reconsider adopted: Ayes: 51 Nays: 40
- : Notice served to reconsider vote by Representative Pae
- : Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 35 Nays: 53
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Pogemiller
- : General Order
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck, Menz
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- : Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
- : Referred to Civil Judiciary
Votes
- Third Reading (May 7, 2026): 40 yea, 51 nay, failed
- Floor Vote (May 7, 2026): 51 yea, 40 nay, passed
- Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 35 yea, 53 nay, failed
- Floor Vote (April 16, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 2, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 16, 2026): 26 yea, 18 nay, failed
Subjects: Property, Civil Procedure
Common questions
- What is SB1209?
- SB1209 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.
- What does SB1209 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to forcible entry and detainer; amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.4, which relates to issuance and return of summons; modifying time period for certain trial; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1209?
- Failed as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 40 Nays: 51 (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1209?
- Julia Kirt (D, SD-030), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1209?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1209&Session=2600
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