Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1287: Oklahoma Abstractors Act; allowing denial of certain applicant. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Abstractors Act; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 38, which relates to qualifications for issuance of license; allowing the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to deny certain applicant; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Abstractor licensing.
From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Abstractors Act; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 38, which relates to qualifications for issuance of license; allowing the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to deny certain applicant; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Abstractor licensing SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 1 O.S. 2021, Section 38, is amended to read as follows: Section 38. A. An abstract license shall be issued by the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to an applicant 2. Is of good moral character; 3. Has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or crime of moral turpitude or disqualifying offense that substantially relates to the practice of abstracting or poses a reasonable threat to public safety in this state, another state, or a federal court; and 4. Has passed a test for abstractors required by the Board. B. The Board shall deny an abstract license to an applicant who does not have legal authorization to work, is not residing in, or is not physically present in the United States of America. C. Each abstract license shall be valid for one (1) year. The Board shall set the fees for an abstract license and for renewal not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00). C. D. As used in this section: 1. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature …
Sponsors
- Jerry Alvord (R, SD-014) · primary sponsor
- House, Oklahoma (I, 86)
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/01/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 69 Nays: 10
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Government Oversight Committee
- : Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass State Powers
Votes
- Third Reading (April 28, 2026): 69 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 15, 2026): 15 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 8, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 16, 2026): 39 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Senate Business & Insurance Committee (February 19, 2026): 7 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Licenses
Common questions
- What is SB1287?
- SB1287 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Abstractors Act; allowing denial of certain applicant. Effective date.
- What does SB1287 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Abstractors Act; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 38, which relates to qualifications for issuance of license; allowing the Oklahoma Abstractors Board to deny certain applicant; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Abstractor licensing.
- What is the status of SB1287?
- Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/01/2026 (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1287?
- Jerry Alvord (R, SD-014), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1287?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1287&Session=2600
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