HB 3520 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Utilities; relocation; notice to relocate; liquidated damages; enforcement; extension; effective date.

HB 3520 requires utilities (like electric, water, or broadband providers) to complete infrastructure relocations within 90 days of receiving a public entity's notice for projects like roads or sewer systems. If they miss the deadline, utilities face a $5,000 daily penalty per project until work is finished, which is framed as a reasonable estimate of public delay costs, not a fine. Public entities funding projects (e.g., cities or counties) can enforce this by suing in court to collect penalties, seek court orders, or recover legal costs. The bill allows limited 90-day extensions only for natural disasters, federal delays, material shortages, or safety issues, with written approval required. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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Introduced → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended by the Policy Committee to change the relocation deadline from 365 days to 90 days, remove the requirement for final approved construction plans before the clock starts, and expand the definition of 'utility' to include private utilities. The amendment also tightens extension requirements by requiring certification from at least two suppliers for material shortages and limits extensions to 90 days per public infrastructure project.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include private utilities in addition to public utilities, and the applicability timeline was significantly shortened from 365 days to 90 days for utility relocation.

TIMELINE

Changed the required relocation completion time from 365 days to 90 days after receiving a Notice to Relocate.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that the 90-day period begins only after final approved construction plans are received; it now begins upon receipt of the Notice to Relocate.

Tightened material shortage extension criteria by requiring certification from at least two suppliers instead of one.

Limited extension approvals to 90 days per public infrastructure project instead of per occurrence.

DEFINITION

Expanded the definition of 'utility' to include private utilities, not just public utilities, electric cooperatives, and other public entities.

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Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Committee

Referred to Utilities

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors