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HB 3386

Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Clinton and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill requiring court-supervised mediation in rental evictions involving delinquent rent when minor children reside in household.

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Bill Summary · HB 3386

Legislative bill overview

HB 3386 modifies Oklahoma's landlord-tenant law regarding eviction procedures, specifically addressing how delinquent rent cases are handled when minor children are involved in the household. The bill appears to introduce court-supervised mediation as a requirement or option in rental termination cases involving families with children, though the full text details are limited by the bill's current early-stage status in committee.

Why is this important

Eviction proceedings can have severe consequences for families—including housing instability, educational disruption for children, and long-term economic hardship. This bill potentially creates a mandatory pause for conflict resolution before families lose their homes, which could preserve housing stability while still protecting landlords' property rights and ability to collect owed rent.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord concerns: Mediation requirements may delay rent collection, increase legal costs for small landlords, or disadvantage property owners managing multiple units with cash flow challenges
  • Tenant protections balance: Questions about whether mediation truly prevents evictions or merely delays them; whether courts have adequate resources for supervised mediation; whether this applies equally to commercial vs. residential landlords
  • Scope and definitions: Unclear whether mediation applies to all delinquent rent cases or only those meeting specific financial thresholds; whether "minor children" means any presence of children or primary custody considerations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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