SB 1767 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alcoholic beverages; prohibiting retailer from shipping alcoholic beverages; allowing Attorney General to enforce provisions; allowing ABLE Commission to initiate investigations; creating revolving fund. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1767 prohibits out-of-state retailers from shipping alcoholic beverages to Oklahoma residents or processing payments for such shipments. It directly affects online alcohol retailers operating outside Oklahoma. The bill authorizes Oklahoma's Attorney General and the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission to enforce the ban through civil penalties (ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per shipment or treble damages) and investigations. It also creates an "Alcohol Enforcement and Regulatory Revolving Fund" funded by these penalties to support enforcement, compliance efforts, and public education campaigns. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB1767 (3-23-26) (JETT) FA2.PDF → Floor (Senate) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift focus from regulating alcohol consumption by legislators to regulating the illegal shipment of alcohol into Oklahoma. The original text, which imposed fines and potential expulsion on lawmakers for drinking at work, was removed and replaced with new provisions targeting out-of-state retailers.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from internal legislative conduct (members drinking) to external commerce regulation (out-of-state retailers shipping alcohol).

SCOPE

All provisions regarding legislators consuming alcohol, taking Breathalyzer tests, and facing expulsion or fines were deleted.

New restrictions prohibit out-of-state retailers from shipping, facilitating, or receiving payments for alcohol destined for Oklahoma residents.

ENFORCEMENT

The Attorney General is authorized to sue violators in federal court for injunctions, while the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission can investigate and issue cease-and-desist orders.

FISCAL

A new revolving fund was created to finance enforcement actions, legal fees, and public education campaigns related to illegal alcohol shipments.

REQUIREMENT

A mandatory five-day notice period was added, requiring the Attorney General or Commission to notify violators before initiating civil action.

TIMELINE

The effective date was set to July 1, 2026, replacing the previous emergency clause language.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026

How they voted

47–1

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 50

Mar 25, 2026

D Democratic9

9 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican41

38 Yea 1 Nay 2

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

lower

Mar 26, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

lower

Mar 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Engrossed to House

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Referred for engrossment

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Emergency passed: Ayes: 43 Nays: 4

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 2

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Introduced

General Order, Amended

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations

upper

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors