Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 3840 — Foreign Adversary & State-Owned Enterprise Land Ownership Enforcement Act; foreign adversary; state-owned enterprise; affidavit; enforcement; penalties; definitions; effective date.

Last action — Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass State Powers

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

215 added · 167 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 3840 has replaced the entire original text with a new version focused specifically on regulating foreign ownership of land in Oklahoma. The new language prohibits foreign government adversaries and state-owned enterprises from owning or controlling land within the state. This change is significant because it aims to limit foreign influence and protect local land ownership, ensuring that vital resources and properties remain under domestic control.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) HOUSE BILL 3840 By:
HB3840 FULLPCS1 Tom Gann-MAH 2/12/2026 1:06:59 pm COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER:
Gann 5 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to foreign ownership of land;
CHAIR:
I move to amend HB3840 Of the printed Bill Page Section Lines Of the Engrossed Bill By deleting the content of the entire measure, and by inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by:
Tom Gann Adopted:
_____________________________ ______________________Reading Clerk___ STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) PROPOSED OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
3840 By:
Gann 6 8 PROPOSED OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to foreign ownership of land;
requiring the Attorney General to investigate and enforce provision;
requiring Attorney General to investigate and enforce provision;
requiring certain addition disclosures;
requiring certain additional disclosures;
amending 60 O.S.
2021, Section 121, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 373, O.S.L.
2024 (60 O.S.
Supp.
2025, Section 121), which relates to alien or foreign government adversary ownership;
prohibiting a foreign government adversary from owning certain interest;
SECTION 1.
NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Foreign Adversary & State-Owned Enterprise Land Ownership Enforcement Act".
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NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Foreign Adversary and State-owned Enterprise Land Ownership Enforcement Act".
SECTION 2.
In addition to the existing Section 121 of this title deed affidavit requirement for deeds recorded on or after November 1, 2023, each covered land conveyance shall include an exhibit affidavit that:
In addition to the existing Section 121 of this title, deed affidavit requirement for deeds recorded on or after November 1, Req.
No.
16117 Page 2 2023, each covered land conveyance shall include an exhibit affidavit that:
Req.
2.
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A person who unknowingly acquires a prohibited beneficial ownership interest may cure by divesting the prohibited interest within one hundred eighty (180) days after notice from the Attorney General, provided there was no willful concealment.
A person who unknowingly acquires a prohibited beneficial ownership interest may cure by divesting the prohibited interest Req.
Req.
14529 Page 3 SECTION 5.
16117 Page 3 within one hundred eighty (180) days after notice from the Attorney General, provided there was no willful concealment.
SECTION 5.
Any person who knowingly files a materially false affidavit required by Sections 121 or 121.2 of Title 60 of the Oklahoma Statutes is guilty of a felony, punishable Req.
Any person who knowingly files a materially false affidavit required by Sections 121 or 121.2 of Req.
14529 Page 4 by imprisonment of up to five (5) years, a fine up to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) or both;
16117 Page 4 Title 60 of the Oklahoma Statutes is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to five (5) years, a fine up to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) or both;
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 121.6 of Title 60, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 121.7 of Title 60, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
14529 Page 5 If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall be severable and remain in effect.
16117 Page 5 If any provision of this act is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall be severable and remain in effect.
provides twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the purchase price or capital for the acquisition of land through any loan, guarantee, equity, or other funding arrangement, excluding ordinary-course institutional lending by a United States regulated bank;
provides twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the purchase price or capital for the acquisition of land through any loan, guarantee, equity, or other funding arrangement, excluding ordinary-course institutional lending by a United States-regulated bank;
"Covered land" means any interest in real property in this state, including fee simple, leasehold interests that exceeds one (1) year, mineral interests, and any easement or right-of-way granting exclusive or operational control of a defined area for one (1) year or more, except utility easements granted to U.S.-domiciled utilities regulated under state or federal law;
"Covered land" means any interest in real property in this state, including fee simple, leasehold interests that exceeds one (1) year, mineral interests, and any easement or right-of-way granting exclusive or operational control of a defined area for one (1) year or more, except utility easements granted to United States- domiciled utilities regulated under state or federal law;
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14529 Page 7 5.
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14529 Page 8 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in accordance with federal law.
16117 Page 8 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in accordance with federal law.
Furthermore, certain disclosures, as required by this act, may need to be made if applicable.
Certain disclosures, as required by this act, may need to be made if applicable.
No foreign government adversary shall acquire any ownership or leasehold interest in rare earth minerals within the state.
Transfer-on-death deed made by a grantor designating a grantee beneficiary pursuant to the Nontestamentary Transfer of Property Act, Section 1251 et seq.
Transfer-on-death deed made by a grantor designating a grantee beneficiary pursuant to the Nontestamentary Transfer of Req.
of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
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16117 Page 9 Property Act, Section 1251 et seq.
of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
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SECTION 10.
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60-2-14529 JL 01/06/26 Req.
3 60-2-16117 MAH 02/11/26 5 7 9 Req.
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Action History

  1. Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass State Powers

  2. Referred to State Powers

  3. Second Reading referred to Government Oversight

  4. Authored by Representative Gann

  5. First Reading

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Who sponsors HB 3840?
HB 3840 is sponsored by Tom Gann (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3840?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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