Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3697: Civil procedure; defenses and objections; pleading or motion; defendant; answer; effective date.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3697 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil procedure; defenses and objections; pleading or motion; defendant; answer; effective date. Primary sponsor: Emily Gise (Republican), Brent Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Second Reading referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gise | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Brent Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- First Reading
- Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- Referred for engrossment
- Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
- General Order
- Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author)
- CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
- Referred to Civil Judiciary
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
- Authored by Representative Gise
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