Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1679: General provisions; creating the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026. Emergency.
Status: Signed into law, May 12, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to general provisions; creating the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026; providing short title; providing legislative intent; defining terms; declaring certain decision of courts void and unenforceable; declaring certain contracts void and unenforceable; providing exception; construing provision; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Application of laws and legal provisions.
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
An Act relating to general provisions; creating the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026; providing short title; providing legislative intent; defining terms; declaring certain decision of courts void and unenforceable; declaring certain contracts void and unenforceable; providing exception; construing provision; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Application of laws and legal provisions SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026". B. It is the intent of the Legislature that it shall be the policy of this state to protect its citizens from the application of laws that are contrary to the provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, the United States Constitution, or the shared values of Judeo-Christian Western civilization. SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 2010 of Title 25, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. As used in this section: 1. "Court" means any court, board, tribunal, administrative agency, or other adjudicative or enforcement authority of this state or any of its political subdivisions; 2. "Foreign law, legal code, or system" means any law, legal code, or system …
Sponsors
- Cody Maynard (R, HD-021)
- Stacy Jo Adams (R, HD-050)
- Gabe Woolley (R, HD-098)
- David Bullard (R, SD-006)
- John Haste (R, SD-036)
- George Burns (R, SD-005)
- Ally Seifried (R, SD-002)
- Kristen Thompson (R, SD-022)
- Grant Green (R, SD-028)
- Dana Prieto (R, SD-034)
- Lisa Standridge (R, SD-015)
- Julie McIntosh (R, SD-003)
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 71 Nays: 17
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Maynard, Woolley, Adams
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Votes
- Third Reading (May 5, 2026): 71 yea, 17 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 2, 2026): 8 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 26, 2026): 37 yea, 8 nay, passed
- Senate Rules Committee (March 4, 2026): 16 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Definitions and General Provisions
Common questions
- What is SB1679?
- SB1679 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): General provisions; creating the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026. Emergency.
- What does SB1679 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to general provisions; creating the Preserving Oklahoma Values Act of 2026; providing short title; providing legislative intent; defining terms; declaring certain decision of courts void and unenforceable; declaring certain contracts void and unenforceable; providing exception; construing provision; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Application of laws and legal provisions.
- What is the status of SB1679?
- Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/11/2026 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1679?
- Cody Maynard (R, HD-021), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1679?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1679&Session=2600
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