What is the status of SB2139?

Signed into law as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2139?

Carri Hicks (D, SD-040), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB2139?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB2139&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma SB2139: Cities and towns; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from existing plats. Effective date.

Q: What is SB2139?

SB2139 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Cities and towns; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from existing plats. Effective date.

Q: What does SB2139 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 42-106.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2024 (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 42-106.1), which relates to discriminatory restrictive covenants; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from an existing plat through municipal ordinance; requiring certain information be submitted to county clerks; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Discriminatory restrictive covenants.

Status: Signed into law, May 13, 2026

What the bill says

An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 42-106.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2024 (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 42-106.1), which relates to discriminatory restrictive covenants; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from an existing plat through municipal ordinance; requiring certain information be submitted to county clerks; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Discriminatory restrictive covenants.

From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:

An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 42-106.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2024 (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 42-106.1), which relates to discriminatory restrictive covenants; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from an existing plat through municipal ordinance; requiring certain information be submitted to county clerks; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Discriminatory restrictive covenants SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 11 O.S. 2021, Section 42-106.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2024 (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 42-106.1), is amended to read as follows: Section 42-106.1. A. Any restrictive covenant on property contained in a residential addition may be amended if: 1. The restrictive covenant has been in existence for at least ten (10) years and the amendment is approved by the owners of at least seventy percent (70%) of the parcels contained in the addition or the amount specified in the restrictive covenant, whichever is less; or 2. The restrictive covenant has been in existence for at least fifteen (15) years and the amendment is approved by the owners of at least sixty percent (60%) of the parcels contained in the addition or the amount specified in the restrictive covenant, whichever is less. B. Where a preliminary plat has been filed for a residential addition, the …

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Oklahoma SB2139: Cities and towns; requiring county clerks to remove discriminatory language from existing plats. Effective date.

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