Telecommunications; creating the Local Telecommunications Control and Siting Act of 2026; providing for preservation of local authority to regulate siting and installation of wireless telecommunication towers. Effective date.

SB 1683, the Local Telecommunications Control and Siting Act of 2026, preserves local government authority over wireless tower permits in Oklahoma. It ensures cities and counties retain control over zoning, height restrictions, and permitting for tower installations, prohibiting state preemption except where federal law requires it. The bill explicitly protects local power to set design standards, collect reasonable administrative fees, and enforce building codes and safety rules related to tower siting. Local governments must follow Federal Communications Commission "shot clock" timelines for reviewing applications, but the law prevents state agencies from overriding local decisions.