SB 128 — Forcible entry and detainer; extending time period for certain appearance; increasing time period for service of summons. Effective date.

ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.

Kirt of the Senate and PaePae, Pogemiller, and Munson of the House 5 An Act relating to forcible entry and detainer;

BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

Forcible entry and detainer BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

provided, however, a trial for an action pursuant to subsection C or D of Section 132 of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be not less ENGR.than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days from the date the summons is issued.

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128 Page 1 than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days from the date the summons is issued.

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provided, however, such service for an action pursuant to subsection C or D of Section 132 of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be postedENR. at least five (5) days prior to the date of trial.

Such service shall confer no jurisdiction upon the court to render any judgment against the defendant for the payment of money nor for any relief other than the restoration of possession of the premises to the claimant, unless the defendant appears at trial.

If the court only renders a judgment for restoration of possession of the premises, the claimant shall not be precluded from pursuing a ENGR.

128 Page 32 subsequentposted actionat forleast five (5) days prior to the paymentdate of rent.trial.

Such service shall confer no jurisdiction upon the court to render any judgment against the defendant for the payment of money nor for any relief other than the restoration of possession of the premises to the claimant, unless the defendant appears at trial.

If the court only renders a judgment for restoration of possession of the premises, the claimant shall not be precluded from pursuing a subsequent action for the payment of rent.

provided, however, the scheduled date and time for an action ENGR.pursuant to subsection C or D of Section 132 of Title 41 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall not be less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days from the date the summons is issued.

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This act shall become effective November 1, 2025.

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128 Page 43 pursuantPassed to subsection C or D of Section 132 of Title 41 of the OklahomaSenate Statutes shall not be less than five (5) days nor more than ten (10) days from the date26th theday summonsof isMarch, issued.2025.

SECTIONPresiding 5.Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 28th day of April, 2025.

ThisPresiding actOfficer shallof becomethe effectiveHouse Novemberof 1,Representatives 2025.OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

PassedBy: the Senate the 26th day of March, 2025.

7_________________________________ PresidingApproved Officerby of the SenateGovernor 9of Passed the HouseState of RepresentativesOklahoma thethis _____________ day of __________,___________________, 2025.20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

Presiding_________________________________ OfficerGovernor of the HouseState of RepresentativesOklahoma ENGR.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

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