What is the status of SB1531?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/21/2026 (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1531?

John Haste (R, SD-036), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1531?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1531&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma SB1531: Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date.

Q: What is SB1531?

SB1531 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date.

Q: What does SB1531 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421), which relates to the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions; providing for the promulgation of rules; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Aerospace infrastructure.

Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act relating to aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421), which relates to the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions; providing for the promulgation of rules; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Aerospace infrastructure.

From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:

An Act relating to aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421), which relates to the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions; providing for the promulgation of rules; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Aerospace infrastructure SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421), is amended to read as follows: Section 421. A. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is hereby established as the clearinghouse for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) in this state and shall be designated as the agency of this state for the promotion, enhancement, and development of UAS and AAM as well as any associated infrastructure necessary to ensure the safe integration and use of this new technology within the state. The purpose of this clearinghouse is to create a partnership between those entities that currently operate UAS, those that desire to use this technology in the future, and other entities that can support the research and development of UAS to ensure that this state can more effectively respond to the needs of this critical …

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Oklahoma SB1531: Aerospace, aircraft, and aviation infrastructure; authorizing the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to take certain actions. Effective date.

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