SB 1218 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alcoholic beverage license; removing certain personal use permit provisions.. Effective date.

SB 1218 removes the requirement for a personal use permit for Oklahomans making small batches of beer, cider, or wine for their own consumption. The bill amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws to eliminate the need for a permit to produce up to 200 gallons annually, while still requiring excise tax payment on such beverages. It updates statutory references and repeals Section 2-140, which previously governed personal use permits. This change directly affects residents who homebrew, simplifying the process without altering tax obligations. The law becomes effective November 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace general provisions about personal use permits with new, specific rules prohibiting Oklahoma legislators from consuming alcohol while performing official duties. The amendment adds definitions for intoxication and official duties, establishes a Breathalyzer testing protocol, and creates escalating penalties including fines, expulsion from the chamber, and potential removal from office.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from regulating general alcoholic beverage possession and excise tax exemptions to specifically governing legislative conduct and alcohol consumption by state lawmakers.

SCOPE

Added a new section specifically prohibiting members of the Legislature from consuming, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol while performing official duties or within the State Capitol Building.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Alcohol', 'Intoxicated', 'Official legislative duties', and 'State Capitol Building' to clarify the scope of the new restrictions.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a protocol requiring Breathalyzer testing upon reasonable suspicion of intoxication, with results documented and preserved by law enforcement.

REQUIREMENT

Created escalating penalties for violations, including immediate expulsion and fines for first offenses, longer expulsion and mandatory education for second offenses, and permanent expulsion with potential removal from office for third or subsequent offenses.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the original text regarding personal use permits for making beer, cider, or wine, replacing it entirely with the new legislative conduct provisions.

TIMELINE

Added an emergency clause stating the new provisions take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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Committee

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

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Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors