Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1705: Cities and towns; prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations to pay defendants' bail. 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
SB 1705 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Cities and towns; prohibiting political subdivisions from spending public funds to pay nonprofit organizations to pay defendants' bail. Effective date. Primary sponsor: Warren Hamilton (Republican), Tim Turner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 23, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Tim Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 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
- Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)
- Placed on General Order
- Coauthored by Senator Woods
- Reported Do Pass Local and County Government committee; CR filed
- Second Reading referred to Local and County Government
- Authored by Senator Hamilton
- First Reading