Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 228: Covenant marriage; creating the Covenant Marriage Act of Oklahoma; establishing requirements for entering covenant marriage; providing tax credit for covenant marriage. Effective date. Emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 228 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Covenant marriage; creating the Covenant Marriage Act of Oklahoma; establishing requirements for entering covenant marriage; providing tax credit for covenant marriage. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Dusty Deevers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Coauthored by Senator Jett.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Deevers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 Senator Jett
- Failed in Committee - Judiciary
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Authored by Senator Deevers
- First Reading