HB 3652 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Courts; defining term; codification; effective date.

This bill clarifies the definition of "municipal judge" in Oklahoma law for Section 129 of Title 20. It specifies that a municipal judge must be a full-time judge presiding over a court of record who is not actively practicing law as a licensed attorney. The definition applies to existing legal provisions governing municipal courts. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, and is currently in committee referral.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
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Feb 16, 2026
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Referred to Civil Judiciary
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Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
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Feb 2, 2026
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Chris Kannady
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