SB 1535 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information. Effective date.

SB 1535 amends Oklahoma's Personal Privacy Protection Act to clarify when public agencies may disclose "personal affiliation information" (data identifying people as members, donors, or volunteers of 501(c) nonprofit organizations). It generally prohibits public agencies from requiring or disclosing this information but adds specific exceptions, such as for lawful court orders, Attorney General investigations, or court proceedings with protective orders to prevent public release. The bill directly affects individuals who support nonprofits and public agencies handling such data, ensuring privacy while allowing limited disclosures under strict legal conditions. It becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's Personal Privacy Protection Act to strengthen protections for 501(c)(3) organizations by clarifying the definition of 'public agency' and adding specific exceptions for Attorney General investigations. The changes also update statutory references to include the full year 1986 for the IRS code and add new provisions for civil investigative demands against 501(c)(3) entities. These modifications aim to better safeguard personal affiliation information while allowing for necessary legal investigations.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include 501(c)(3) entities in Attorney General investigation exceptions and to clarify that public agencies cannot compel disclosure from these organizations.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'Public agency' to clarify it includes all state and local governmental units, political subdivisions, and courts, with specific formatting corrections.

REQUIREMENT

Added new exception allowing Attorney General to request personal affiliation information from 501(c)(3) entities during civil investigative demands, provided the entity can petition to modify the demand.

Added new provision requiring public notice to 501(c)(3) entities when the Attorney General issues a civil investigative demand for personal affiliation information.

TECHNICAL

Updated statutory references to include 'of 1986, as amended' for the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c) citation.

ENFORCEMENT

Reorganized the list of exceptions to the privacy protections, particularly around Attorney General requests and court proceedings, to improve clarity.

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Committee

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

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Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors