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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Olsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Lisa Standridge | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary
- Referred to Civil Judiciary
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
- Authored by Representative Olsen
- First Reading