Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1589 — Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 05, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies laws related to gambling offenses in Oklahoma.

SB 1589 amends existing laws on gambling to define online casino games and adjust penalties. It outlines offenses related to various gambling activities, including online and traditional forms.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill SB 1589 updates the definition of illegal online gambling to include more specific types of devices that can be used for gambling, such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and tablets. This change is important because it clarifies the scope of the law, ensuring that it encompasses new technology and different forms of gambling activities that could take place online. By explicitly mentioning various devices, the bill aims to better regulate and enforce gambling laws in Oklahoma.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Gollihare of the Senate and Fetgatter of the House 5 An Act relating to crimes and punishments;
Gollihare of the Senate and Hilbert and Fetgatter of the House An Act relating to crimes and punishments;
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Gambling BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
“Online casino games” means any gambling game that allows a person to access the Internet, World Wide Web, or any part thereof by way of a computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer terminal, or similar device including, but not limited to, a cellular or mobile telephone, a smart or electronic watch, or a tablet that, upon risking any representative of value, simulates any gambling game described in this section or any other form of gambling including, but not limited to, a slot machine as ENGR.
“Online casino games” means any gambling game that allows a person to access the Internet, World Wide Web, or any part thereof by way of a computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer terminal, or similar device including, but not limited to, a cellular or mobile telephone, a smart or electronic watch, or a tablet that, upon risking any representative of value, simulates any gambling game described in this section or any other form of gambling including, but not limited to, a slot machine as defined in Section 964 of this title, a lottery as defined in subsection A of Section 1051 of this title, a bingo game or U-PIK-EM bingo game as defined in paragraphs 1 and 22 of Section 402 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes, or any prohibited game as described in subsection H of Section 262 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes;
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NO.
1589 Page 1 defined in Section 964 of this title, a lottery as defined in subsection A of Section 1051 of this title, a bingo game or U-PIK-EM bingo game as defined in paragraphs 1 and 22 of Section 402 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes, or any prohibited game as described in subsection H of Section 262 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes;
Except as provided in the Oklahoma Charity Games Act or as otherwise authorized to be conducted on Indian lands in compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C., Section 2701 et seq., every person who opens, or causes to be opened, or who conducts, whether for hire or not, or carries on either poker, roulette, craps, or any banking or percentage, or any gambling game played with dice, cards, or any device including, but not limited to, online casino games, for money, checks, credits, or any representatives of value, or who either as owner or employee, geolocation provider, gaming supplier, platform provider, promoter, or media affiliate, whether for hire or not, deals or provides support for those engaged in any such game, shall be guilty of a Class C2 felony offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be ENGR.
Except as provided in the Oklahoma Charity Games Act or as otherwise authorized to be conducted on Indian lands in compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C., Section 2701 et seq., every person who opens, or causes to be opened, or who conducts, whether for hire or not, or carries on either poker, roulette, craps, or any banking or percentage, or any gambling game played with dice, cards, or any device including, but not limited to, online casino games, for money, checks, credits, or any representatives of value, or who either as owner or employee, geolocation provider, gaming supplier, platform provider, promoter, or media affiliate, whether for hire or not, deals or provides support for those engaged in any such game, shall be guilty of a Class C2 felony offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F E of Section 20M of this title.
SECTION 2.
This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
ENR.
1589 Page 2 punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F E of Section 20M of this title.
1589 Page 2 Passed the Senate the 2nd day of March, 2026.
SECTION 2.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 4th day of May, 2026.
This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
Passed the Senate the 2nd day of March, 2026.
By:
8 Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ ENR.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the definitions and scope related to gambling in Oklahoma, particularly focusing on online casino games and associated terms.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 941

    1. “Online casino games” means any gambling game that allows a person to access the Internet, World Wide Web, or any part thereof by way of a computer, computer system, computer network, computer software, computer terminal, or similar device including, but not limited to, a cellular or mobile telephone, a smart or electronic watch, or a tablet that, upon risking any representative of value, simulates any gambling game described in this section or any other form of gambling including, but not limited to, a slot machine as defined in Section 964 of this title, a lottery as defined in subsection A of Section 1051 of this title, a bingo game or U-PIK-EM bingo game as defined in paragraphs 1 and 22 of Section 402 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes, or any prohibited game as described in subsection H of Section 262 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes;

    This adds a definition for 'online casino games' to clarify what constitutes an online gambling game.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 941

    2. “Representative of value” includes any and all currency used as part of a dual-currency system of payment that allows a person to exchange such currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent, or any chance to win any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.

    This adds a definition for 'representative of value' to encompass various forms of currency used in gambling contexts.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 941

    Class C2 felony offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F E of Section 20M of this title. → Class C2 felony offense, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and by imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section 20M of this title.

    This updates the reference to the subsections of Section 20M in relation to penalties for gambling offenses.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Filed with Secretary of State

  2. To Senate

  3. Veto overridden: Ayes: 68 Nays: 19

  4. Veto override message received

  5. Measure sent to House

  6. Veto overridden: Ayes: 34 Nays: 10

  7. Vetoed 05/07/2026

  8. Sent to Governor

  9. Signed, returned to Senate

  10. Enrolled, to House

  11. Referred for enrollment

  12. Signed, returned to Senate

  13. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 65 Nays: 21

  14. General Order

  15. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  16. Coauthored by Representative(s) Fetgatter

  17. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary

  18. Referred to Criminal Judiciary

  19. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  20. Remove Representative Fetgatter as principal House author and substitute with Representative Hilbert

  21. First Reading

  22. Engrossed to House

  23. Referred for engrossment

  24. Measure passed: Ayes: 48 Nays: 0

  25. General Order, Considered

  26. Placed on General Order

  27. Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

  28. Coauthored by Representative Fetgatter (principal House author)

  29. Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance

  30. Authored by Senator Gollihare

  31. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 39 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 68 Yea · 19 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 521809
Unaffiliated 2101
Democrat 14003
Total 6819013
% of votes cast 68%19%0%13%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Nay
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Not Voting
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Nay
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Nay
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Not Voting
Collin Duel Republican Nay
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Not Voting
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Not Voting
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Nay
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Dillon Travis Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Nay
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Not Voting
Jim Grego Republican Nay
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Not Voting
Josh West Republican Nay
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Nay
Kevin Norwood Republican Nay
Kevin West Republican Nay
Marilyn Stark Republican Nay
Mark Chapman Republican Not Voting
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Nay
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Not Voting
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Rick West Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Passed 34 Yea · 10 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 261003
Democrat 8001
Total 341004
% of votes cast 71%21%0%8%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Not Voting
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Not Voting
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Nay
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Bryan Logan Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Yea
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Nay
Darcy Jech Republican Nay
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Not Voting
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Nay
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Nay
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Nay
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Nay
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Yea
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Not Voting
Shane Jett Republican Nay
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 65 Yea · 21 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2101
Democrat 14003
Republican 4920010
Total 6521014
% of votes cast 65%21%0%14%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Nay
Aletia Timmons Democrat Yea
Amanda Clinton Democrat Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Not Voting
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Not Voting
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Nay
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Nay
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Nay
Chad Caldwell Republican Nay
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Nay
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Not Voting
Cynthia Roe Republican Not Voting
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Nay
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Not Voting
Dillon Travis Republican Nay
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Yea
Jay Steagall Republican Nay
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Not Voting
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Not Voting
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin Norwood Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Nay
Marilyn Stark Republican Nay
Mark Chapman Republican Nay
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Nay
Mike Dobrinski Republican Nay
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Rick West Republican Nay
Rob Hall Republican Not Voting
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Not Voting
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Nay
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Nay
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Not Voting
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Not Voting
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9100
Democrat 3000
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Ronald Stewart Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 48 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 40000
Democrat 8000
Total 48000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 Yea
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

Official roll call →

Do Pass Amended

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB1589 CA1 - ADOPTED — Not Voting
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea

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SB 1589 is sponsored by Todd Gollihare (Republican) and Kyle Hilbert (Republican).
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