Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1266: Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to notaries public; amending 49 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, which relates to provision of legal advice; modifying allowable punishment; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Notaries public.
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
An Act relating to notaries public; amending 49 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, which relates to provision of legal advice; modifying allowable punishment; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Notaries public SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 49 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, is amended to read as follows: Section 6.1. Any individual convicted of violating subsection B of Section 6 of Title 49 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment in the county jail for up to one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Upon receipt of a final judgment against a notary public for a violation of subsection B of Section 6 of Title 49 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title from a district court of this state or its equivalent from a foreign jurisdiction, the Secretary of State shall revoke the appointment of the notary for a period of eight (8) years. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the Senate the 17th day of March, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ …
Sponsors
- Jared Deck (D, HD-044)
- Annie Menz (D, HD-045)
- Shane Jett (R)
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
- : 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
Votes
- Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 2, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 17, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary Committee (February 17, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Notaries Public, Crimes and Punishments
Common questions
- What is SB1266?
- SB1266 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. Effective date.
- What does SB1266 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to notaries public; amending 49 O.S. 2021, Section 6.1, which relates to provision of legal advice; modifying allowable punishment; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Notaries public.
- What is the status of SB1266?
- Signed into law as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1266?
- Michael Brooks (D, SD-044), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1266?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1266&Session=2600
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