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SB 893

Property and critical infrastructure; creating the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Caldwell and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a framework to protect Oklahoma military installations and critical infrastructure by restricting activities near designated sites and enforcing penalties.

Approved by Governor 05/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 893

Summary of SB 893 (Session 2026) – Oklahoma

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes the Military Installation and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2025.
  • Aims to safeguard military installations and critical infrastructure within Oklahoma by outlining prohibitions and enforcement mechanisms related to property use, security, and critical assets.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of a statutory framework to protect military installations and critical infrastructure from activities that could compromise security, safety, or operational readiness.
  • Establishes parameters for identifying and designating critical infrastructure and protected military sites.
  • Sets forth prohibitions or regulated activities near designated facilities (details such as specific prohibited conduct, prohibited zones, or restrictions are inferred from the act’s protective intent; the exact language is not provided in the summary history).
  • Provides enforcement and penalties for violations of the act’s provisions (e.g., potential criminal or civil penalties; penalties are typically aligned with other protection statutes, though precise amounts or penalties are not specified in the provided history).
  • May include coordination requirements with law enforcement, military authorities, and state agencies for rapid response, reporting, and incident-handling procedures.
  • Addresses issues related to protective measures, compliance regimes, and potential exemptions or allowances for authorized activities (e.g., government or contractor access, emergency responses).

Who or what is affected

  • Military installations located in Oklahoma and the personnel responsible for protecting them.
  • Critical infrastructure designated under the act (this could include utilities, transportation hubs, communications networks, and other essential services).
  • Private individuals, contractors, and organizations operating near protected sites who must comply with the act’s restrictions.
  • State and local government agencies, law enforcement, and emergency management entities responsible for enforcement and coordination.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill progressed through standard Oklahoma legislative steps, including committee referrals, readings, and floor votes.
  • Key milestones:
    • Introduced and referred to committees in 2025, with passage through Health and Human Services Oversight committees and Veterans and Military Affairs as part of the process.
    • Passed the House with a broad bipartisan vote (e.g., Fourth Reading: 89 yeas, 0 nays on May 14, 2026; previously 85–0 on May 7, 2025).
    • Referred to the Senate as part of the bicameral process and subsequently enrolled and transmitted to the Governor for signature.
    • The bill includes multiple conference committee maneuvers in 2025 and 2026 as part of reconciliations between House and Senate versions.
  • Effective date: The description notes an “Effective date” in the title, but the exact date is not provided in the available history. The act would become effective upon passage and signing, with potential specified phased-in timelines for certain provisions (typical for protective statutes).

Legislative status (highlights)

  • Coauthors: Senator Brent Howard; Representatives Chad Caldwell (House author) and others contributed.
  • Substantial cross-chamber concurrence, including conference committee activity in 2025 and 2026.
  • Final steps shown in May 2026 include enrollment, transmission to the Governor, and signing actions.

Potential impact (practical considerations)

  • Strengthened state-level protection for military assets and critical infrastructure, potentially reducing vulnerability to threats, espionage, or disruption.
  • Increased compliance requirements for nearby landowners, businesses, and contractors; possible impact on operations near designated sites.
  • Enhanced collaboration between state agencies and military authorities in enforcement, emergency response, and prevention planning.
  • Possible civil or criminal penalties for violations, with enforcement proportional to the risk to security and public safety.

Note: The summary above reflects the content and emphasis indicated by the bill’s title, legislative history, and typical structure of similar protection statutes. For precise statutory language, specific designations, prohibited activities, penalties, and effective dates, reviewing the enrolled bill text and any governorately issued amendments is recommended.

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

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