Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 796: Higher education; prohibiting certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effective date. Emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 796 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education; prohibiting certain activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Effective date. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Adam Pugh (Republican), Denise Crosswhite Hader (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Approved by Governor 05/10/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Denise Crosswhite Hader | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor 05/10/2025
- Sent to Governor
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Enrolled, to House
- Coauthored by Representative Miller
- Referred for enrollment
- Signed, returned to Senate
- Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 18; Ayes: 76 Nays: 17
- Coauthored by Representative(s) Maynard, Adams, West (Kevin), Caldwell (Chad)
- General Order
- CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
- Coauthored by Senator(s) Hamilton
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