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HB 3109

Utilities; creating the Utilities Modernization Act of 2026; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Dobrinski

Oklahoma HB 3109 modernizes the state's utility regulatory framework, affecting infrastructure, rates, and service standards for millions of residents and businesses.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HB 3109

Legislative bill overview

HB 3109, the Utilities Modernization Act of 2026, proposes to modernize Oklahoma's utility regulatory framework and infrastructure systems. The bill was introduced in early February 2026 and is currently in the Rules Committee following its first and second readings. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Utilities modernization typically affects residential and commercial customers through changes to rates, service standards, infrastructure investment, and regulatory oversight. Oklahoma's utility sector serves millions of residents and businesses, making regulatory changes potentially significant for energy costs, reliability, and grid resilience.

Potential points of contention

  • Rate structure changes – Modernization often involves rate reforms that may benefit some customer classes while raising costs for others (residential vs. industrial users)
  • Regulatory authority balance – Questions about whether utilities gain more flexibility or whether consumer protections and oversight are strengthened or weakened
  • Rural vs. urban impacts – Infrastructure modernization investments may be distributed unevenly, potentially affecting service quality or costs differently across regions

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

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