Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3974: Government Tort Claims Act; housing of inmates; counties; cities; emergency.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3974 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Government Tort Claims Act; housing of inmates; counties; cities; emergency. Primary sponsor: Trey Caldwell (Republican), Lonnie Paxton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Placed on General Order.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Lonnie Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General Order
- Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- First Reading
- Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- Referred for engrossment
- Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 6
- Emergency added
- Amended
- General Order
- House Rule suspended
- Authored by Senator Paxton (principal Senate author)
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