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Oklahoma · 2026 legislative session · last checked 2026-10-26Did Oklahoma landlord-tenant law change in 2026?
Short answer: No. No bill from Oklahoma’s 2026 session changed the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the eviction statutes. Several were proposed. None became law.
Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (41 O.S.) and forcible entry and detainer provisions (12 O.S.) · Oklahoma Legislature subject index, Landlord and Tenant, 2026 session · last checked 2026-10-26 · informational, not legal advice
Where the “2026 Landlord and Tenant Act” idea came from
Some online posts describe an “Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act of 2026.” That is the title of HB3681, a shell bill: its official title only creates the act, provides for noncodification and provides an effective date. It has no substantive provisions. Shell bills are placeholders lawmakers can fill in later; this one never was. It was referred to House Rules on 02/03/2026, saw no further action, and died when the session ended. HB3681 bill history · last checked 2026-10-26
The underlying act has seen little change for decades: Oklahoma Watch reported that it “has barely changed since” 1978. Oklahoma Watch, May 20, 2026
Bills owners heard about: final status
HB3681 · “Landlord and Tenant Act of 2026”
Proposed: shell only (title, noncodification, effective date).
Status: dead. Referred to House Rules 02/03/2026; no further action.
HB2015 · tenant remedies
Proposed: changes to tenant remedies, damages and rent withholding.
Status: dead. Passed the House 52-39 on 03/26/2026. Engrossed to the Senate 03/30/2026, referred to Senate Judiciary 04/01/2026, never heard. It cannot carry over: 2026 was the 2nd and final session of the 60th Legislature, so a 2027 version would need a new bill in the 61st Legislature.
SB1209 · eviction timeline
Proposed: exclude Sundays and holidays from the eviction (FED) trial period.
Status: dead. Senate: failed 19-21 on 03/11/2026, then passed 26-18 on 03/16/2026. House: failed 35-53 on 05/06/2026; reconsidered; failed again 40-51 on 05/07/2026. Its 2025 predecessor, SB128, was vetoed on 05/05/2025.
HB3386 · eviction mediation
Proposed: mediation in evictions where minor children live in the unit.
Status: dead. Cleared the House only; never got a Senate floor vote. Some trackers label it “passed” or effective Nov. 1, 2026. It is not law.
SB1769 · short-term rental guest ID
Proposed: let STR owners require guest photo ID.
Status: dead. Cleared the Senate only; never got a House floor vote. Some trackers label it “passed” or effective Nov. 1, 2026. It is not law.
Other 2026 bills
Other landlord-tenant, deposit, eviction and STR bills filed for the session died in committee or Rules. None became law. Subject index
Bill status from official Oklahoma Legislature bill histories and House roll calls · last checked 2026-10-26.
What still applies today
Because nothing changed in 2026, the existing rules stand. Start here:
Do I need to change my lease or notices?
No 2026 law change requires it. A periodic check is still sensible:
- Check the date on your lease and notice templates.
- Compare each cited section to the current text on OSCN.
- Ask an Oklahoma attorney if anything doesn’t match or you’re unsure.
How to check for changes yourself
- oklegislature.gov bill search, and the Landlord and Tenant subject index.
- On a bill page, read the last action. A bill is law only after it passes both chambers and is signed by the Governor (or becomes law without a signature or by veto override). “Passed” on a tracker may mean only one chamber.
- Read current statute text on OSCN.
FAQ
Did Oklahoma pass a new landlord-tenant act in 2026?
No. No bill from Oklahoma's 2026 session changed the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the eviction statutes. Several were proposed. None became law (last checked 2026-10-26).
Is the "Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act of 2026" a real law?
No. That is the title of HB3681, a shell bill containing only a title, a noncodification clause and an effective date. It was referred to House Rules on 02/03/2026, saw no further action, and died when the session ended.
What happened to HB 2015?
HB2015 (tenant remedies) passed the House 52-39 on 03/26/2026. It was engrossed to the Senate 03/30/2026 and referred to Senate Judiciary 04/01/2026, where it died without a hearing. 2026 was the second and final session of the 60th Legislature, so it cannot carry over; any 2027 version would need a new bill in the 61st Legislature.
Did the eviction timeline change in 2026?
No. SB1209, which would have excluded Sundays and holidays from the eviction (FED) trial period, passed the Senate 26-18 on 03/16/2026 but failed in the House 35-53 on 05/06/2026 and, after reconsideration, failed again 40-51 on 05/07/2026. No other 2026 bill amending the eviction statutes became law.
Do I need a new lease or new notices because of 2026 changes?
No 2026 law change requires it, because nothing enacted in 2026 changed the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or the eviction statutes. It is still good practice to check the date on your lease template, compare it to the current statute on OSCN, and ask an Oklahoma attorney if you are unsure. Informational, not legal advice.
Could the rules change in 2027?
Any change would need a new bill in the 2027 session (the first session of the 61st Legislature). This page will be reviewed and updated after that session.
Change log
- 2026-10-26: Page created. 2026 session reviewed; no enacted changes to 41 O.S. or the 12 O.S. eviction provisions.
- After the 2027 session (61st Legislature, 1st session): review pending.
Related
- Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Act overview
- OK Landlord Hub playbooks: repairs, rent increases, entry notice
Informational, not legal advice. This page summarizes the status of Oklahoma bills as of the last-checked date. It is not the statute text, doesn't apply the law to your situation, and RentStatute is not a law firm. Laws change, and your lease, county court practice, and federal rules (for example Fair Housing Act, CARES Act notice rules for covered properties, HUD/voucher rules) can matter too. Read the current section on OSCN and talk to a licensed Oklahoma attorney before you act.