Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1283: Probate procedure; modifying residency requirement for agents. Effective date.
Status: In committee, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to probate procedure; amending O.S. 2021, Section 162, which relates to appointment of agents by nonresident representatives; modifying residency requirement; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, February 18, 2026:
An Act relating to probate procedure; amending O.S. 2021, Section 162, which relates to appointment of agents by nonresident representatives; modifying residency requirement; 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 58 O.S. 2021, Section 162, is amended to read as follows: Section 162. Every executor, administrator, or guardian appointed in, but residing out of, the state, shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her trust, in writing, appoint an agent residing in the county where he is appointed this state, and shall by such writing stipulate and agree that the service of any legal process against him or her as such executor, administrator, or guardian if made on said the agent shall be of the same legal effect as if made on himself or herself personally within the state. Such writing shall give the proper address of such the agent and shall be filed in the office of the judge of the district court where such the appointment is made. ENGR. S. B. NO. 1283 Page SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026. Passed the Senate the 17th day of February, 2026. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of …
Sponsors
- Ronald Stewart (D, HD-073) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Civil Judiciary
- : Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed to House
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
- : General Order, Considered
- : Placed on General Order
- : Coauthored by Representative Cantrell (principal House author)
- : Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
Votes
- Third Reading (February 17, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary Committee (February 10, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Wills and Succession
Common questions
- What is SB1283?
- SB1283 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Probate procedure; modifying residency requirement for agents. Effective date.
- What does SB1283 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to probate procedure; amending O.S. 2021, Section 162, which relates to appointment of agents by nonresident representatives; modifying residency requirement; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB1283?
- In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Civil Judiciary (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1283?
- Ronald Stewart (D, HD-073).
- Where is the official record for SB1283?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1283&Session=2600
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