Oklahoma HJR1080: Oklahoma Constitution; unalienable rights; moment of conception; ballot title; filing.

What the bill says

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 2 of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; providing unalienable rights to all human beings from the moment of conception; providing a ballot title; and directing filing.

From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 2 of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; providing unalienable rights to all human beings from the moment of conception; providing a ballot title; and directing filing. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: SECTION 1. The Secretary of State shall refer to the people for their approval or rejection, as and in the manner provided by law, the following proposed amendment to Section 2 of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma to read as follows: SECTION II-2 Inherent rights. All persons have the inherent right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the gains of their own industry. Req. No. 13930 Page A human being has unalienable rights from the moment of conception. SECTION 2. The Ballot Title for the proposed Constitutional amendment as set forth in SECTION 1 of this resolution shall be in the following form: BALLOT TITLE Legislative Referendum No. ____ State Question No. ____ THE GIST OF THE PROPOSITION IS AS FOLLOWS: This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. The measure amends Section 2 of Article 2 by …

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Sponsors

• Scott Fetgatter (R, HD-016) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Rules
2. February 2, 2026: Authored by Representative Fetgatter
3. February 2, 2026: First Reading

Common questions

What is HJR1080?

HJR1080 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Oklahoma Constitution; unalienable rights; moment of conception; ballot title; filing.

What does HJR1080 do?

In its own words: A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 2 of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; providing unalienable rights to all human beings from the moment of conception; providing a ballot title; and directing filing.

What is the status of HJR1080?

In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Rules (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR1080?

Scott Fetgatter (R, HD-016).

Where is the official record for HJR1080?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HJR1080&Session=2600