Probate procedure; modifying residency requirement for agents. Effective date.
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SB 1283 — Probate procedure; modifying residency requirement for agents. Effective date.
Last action — Referred to Civil Judiciary
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 13 removedPlain-language change summary
In the updated version of Bill SB 1283, a specific requirement was added stating that appointed agents must reside in the county where they are appointed and provide their correct address. This change clarifies who can serve as an agent and helps ensure that they are local and accessible to the community they represent. This matters because it aims to strengthen accountability and improve the effectiveness of representation.
SENATEENGROSSED FLOOR VERSION February 10, 2026 3 SENATE BILL NO.
Stewart of the Senate and Cantrell of the House 5 An Act relating to probate procedure;
SENATEENGR. FLOOR VERSION - SB1283 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) SECTION 2.
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COMMITTEEPassed REPORTthe BY:Senate the 17th day of February, 2026.
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Action History
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Referred to Civil Judiciary
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Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
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First Reading
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Engrossed to House
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Referred for engrossment
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Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
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General Order, Considered
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Placed on General Order
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Coauthored by Representative Cantrell (principal House author)
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Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
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Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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Authored by Senator Stewart
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First Reading
Sponsors
- Josh Cantrell · Primary
- Jack Stewart · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Josh Cantrell Republican
- Jack Stewart Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (48)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carri Hicks | Democrat | Yea |
| Jo Anna Dossett | Democrat | Yea |
| Julia Kirt | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark Mann | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Nikki Nice | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Goodwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Reinhardt | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ally Seifried | Republican | Yea |
| Avery Frix | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Stanley | Republican | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Guthrie | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Logan | Republican | Yea |
| Casey Murdock | Republican | Yea |
| Christi Gillespie | Republican | Yea |
| Chuck Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Dana Prieto | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Rader | Republican | Yea |
| David Bullard | Republican | Yea |
| District 24 | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Deevers | Republican | Yea |
| George Burns | Republican | Yea |
| Grant Green | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jack Stewart | Republican | Yea |
| Jerry Alvord | Republican | Yea |
| John Haste | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Wingard | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Daniels | Republican | Yea |
| Julie McIntosh | Republican | Yea |
| Kelly Hines | Republican | Yea |
| Kendal Sacchieri | Republican | Yea |
| Kristen Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Lonnie Paxton | Republican | Yea |
| Micheal Bergstrom | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Rosino | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Grellner | Republican | Yea |
| Roland Pederson | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Spencer Kern | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Hamilton | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Mary B. Boren | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Brooks | Democrat | Yea |
| Brent Howard | Republican | Yea |
| Darcy Jech | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Standridge | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Jett | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Gollihare | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1283?
- SB 1283 is sponsored by Josh Cantrell (Republican) and Jack Stewart (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1283?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 1283?
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