SB 520 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Alcoholic beverage licenses; adding intent element to certain prohibited act. Effective date.

SB 520 amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage licensing law to require that certain prohibited acts by licensees (like bars or restaurants) must be intentional to be punishable. Specifically, it changes Section 6-102 to add "intent" as a required element for violations related to selling alcohol outside permitted conditions, such as serving underage patrons or offering unauthorized drink specials. This affects licensed establishments and their employees by raising the standard for enforcement actions. The bill does not change the specific prohibited acts themselves but clarifies that enforcement requires proof of intentional violation, not merely accidental or unknowing conduct.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Introduced Floor (Senate) · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended on the Senate floor to add new prohibited acts for alcohol licensees, including serving alcoholic beverages with an expired license and allowing intoxicated patrons on premises. The amendment also expanded exceptions for carrying open containers from bottle clubs and restaurants, and added provisions for self-pour service from automated devices under specific conditions.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include additional prohibited acts for alcohol licensees beyond the original version.
REQUIREMENT

Added prohibition against serving or selling alcoholic beverages with an expired license issued by the ABLE Commission

Added prohibition against permitting any person to be drunk or intoxicated on licensed premises

Expanded exceptions for carrying open containers from bottle clubs, restaurants, hotels, motels, and licensed caterers

Added new provision allowing self-pour service of beer or wine from automated devices if the licensee monitors and controls dispensing

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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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