Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2940: Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act; public meeting recordings; Legislature; legislative committee meetings; monetary damages; effective date.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 2940 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act; public meeting recordings; Legislature; legislative committee meetings; monetary damages; effective date. Primary sponsor: Jim Olsen (Republican), Lisa Standridge (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Olsen (Republican); Lisa Standridge (Republican).