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HB3386 • 2026

Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

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Sponsor
Clinton
Last action
2026-04-23
Official status
Placed on General Order
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

What This Bill Does

  • Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.
  • Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Introduced (2/18/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (2/18/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation (3/4/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation - - Amendment 1 (3/4/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Committee Substitute (3/23/2026) Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Floor Amendment 1 (3/25/2026)

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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Filed

Plain English: HB3386 FA1 ClintonAm-JL(Untimely Filed) 3/23/2026 9:47:24 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.

  • HB3386 FA1 ClintonAm-JL(Untimely Filed) 3/23/2026 9:47:24 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.
  • No.
  • 17171 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3386 By: Clinton of the House and Kirt of the Senate FLOOR SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to evictions; amending 12 O.S.
Filed

Plain English: (Floor Amendments Only) Date and Time Filed: Untimely Amendment Cycle Extended Secondary Amendment SENATE CHAMBER STATE OF OKLAHOMA DISPOSITION FLOOR AMENDMENT No.

  • (Floor Amendments Only) Date and Time Filed: Untimely Amendment Cycle Extended Secondary Amendment SENATE CHAMBER STATE OF OKLAHOMA DISPOSITION FLOOR AMENDMENT No.
  • ________ COMMITTEE AMENDMENT (Date) I move to amend House Bill No.
  • 3386 as follows: 1.
  • On Page 1, Line 11 ½, by inserting a new section to read as follows: “Section 1.
Filed

Plain English: Req.

  • Req.
  • No.
  • 16608 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3386 By: Clinton POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION An Act relating to evictions; amending 12 O.S.
Filed

Plain English: HB3386 POLREC-AMD1 Amanda Clinton-GRS 2/27/2026 10:35:03 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.

  • HB3386 POLREC-AMD1 Amanda Clinton-GRS 2/27/2026 10:35:03 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.
  • No.
  • 16825 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) PROPOSED OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3386 By: Clinton PROPOSED OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to evictions; amending 12 O.S.
Filed

Plain English: HB3386 POLPCS1 Amanda Clinton-JL 2/17/2026 10:40:10 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.

  • HB3386 POLPCS1 Amanda Clinton-JL 2/17/2026 10:40:10 am AMEND TITLE TO CONFORM TO AMENDMENTS Amendment submitted by: Amanda Clinton Adopted: _____________________________ ______________________________________ Reading Clerk COMMITTEE AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Oklahoma SPEAKER: CHAIR: I move to amend HB3386 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: Req.
  • No.
  • 16360 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
  • 3386 By: Clinton PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to evictions; amending 12 O.S.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 Senate

    Placed on General Order

  2. 2026-04-21 Senate

    Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed

  3. 2026-04-21 Senate

    Title stricken

  4. 2026-04-16 Senate

    Coauthored by Representative Dollens

  5. 2026-04-01 Senate

    Second Reading referred to Judiciary

  6. 2026-03-30 House

    Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  7. 2026-03-30 Senate

    First Reading

  8. 2026-03-25 House

    General Order

  9. 2026-03-25 House

    Amended by floor substitute

  10. 2026-03-25 House

    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 54 Nays: 40

  11. 2026-03-25 House

    Referred for engrossment

  12. 2026-03-05 House

    CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  13. 2026-03-05 House

    Authored by Senator Kirt (principal Senate author)

  14. 2026-02-19 House

    Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

  15. 2026-02-03 House

    Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  16. 2026-02-03 House

    Referred to Civil Judiciary

  17. 2026-02-02 House

    First Reading

  18. 2026-02-02 House

    Authored by Representative Clinton

Official Summary Text

Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Introduced (2/18/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 (2/18/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation (3/4/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Proposed Policy Committee Recommendation - - Amendment 1 (3/4/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Committee Substitute (3/23/2026)
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for HB 3386 (House): Floor Amendment 1 (3/25/2026)

Current Bill Text

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ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 3386 By: Clinton of the House

and

Kirt of the Senate

An Act relating to evictions; amending 12 O.S. 2021,
Section 1148.6, which relates to answer by a
defendant in forcible entry and detainer actions;
allowing defendants to request mediation prior to a
forcible entry and detainer hearing or trial if minor
children reside at the rental property; requiring
mediation if a mediator is present; requiring certain
proof of residency; providing that a court may render
a judgment if mediation is unavailable or
unsuccessful; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 12 O.S. 2021, Section 1148.6, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1148.6. A. In all cases in which the defendant wishes
to assert title to the land or that the boundaries of the land are
in dispute, he or she shall, before the time for the trial of the
cause, file a verified answer or an affidavit which contains a full
and specific statement of the facts constituting his or her defense
of title or boundary dispute. If the defendant files such a
verified answer or affidavit, the action shall proceed as one in

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ejectment before the proper division of the district court. If the
defendant files an affidavit he or she shall file answer within ten
(10) days after the date the affidavit is filed.
B. In all cases in which the cause of action is based on an
asserted breach of a lease by the defendant, or the termination or
expiration of a lease under which the defendant claims an interest
in the property in a verified answer or affidavit, the plaintiff may
proceed with the forcible entry and detainer action instead of an
ejectment action.
C. In all forcible entry and detainer cases where there are
minor children residing at the rental property, a defendant may
request the court order mediation between the parties prior to a
hearing or trial if a mediator is present that day. To substantiate
this request, the defendant shall attach proof of residency for said
minor children, including, but not limited to, school records or
shot records. This provision shall not be construed to extend or
delay a hearing or a trial. Should mediation be unsuccessful or
unavailable, the court may proceed to render a judgment in
accordance with applicable law.
D. No answer by the defendant shall be required before the time
for trial of the cause.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.

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Passed the House of Representatives the 25th day of March, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives

Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate