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HB 1060OKLAHOMASession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature
Enacted

Oklahoma Enacts Uniform Easement Relocation Act Allowing Property Owners to Seek Court-Ordered Relocation

Original title: Easements; the Oklahoma Uniform Easement Relocation Act of 2025; easement relocation; court orders; effective date.

Last action · May 15, 2025: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

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What This Bill Does

Property owners in Oklahoma may now initiate a civil action to relocate an on their land, provided the relocation does not materially increase the burden on the easement holder or impair property utility, taking effect November 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Property owners gain a legal mechanism to alter paths across their land without the holder's consent, while easement holders and secured lenders retain rights to contest changes that diminish property value, safety, or utility.

Background
  • The Uniform Easement Relocation Act is a model act developed to provide a clear, fair legal process for property owners to relocate easements on their land when the easement holder refuses consent. context
  • Under historical common law, easements generally could not be relocated unilaterally by a property owner once established, often leading to disputes or gridlock over land development. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Servient estate owners

Property owners burdened by an easement gain the legal right to petition a court for relocation while bearing all associated financial and procedural responsibilities.

Directly affected

Easement holders

Holders of eligible easements must participate in relocation proceedings, ensure good faith facilitation, and maintain rights to contest changes that impair their use.

Directly affected

Security-interest holders of record

Mortgagees and lienholders are entitled to service of process and can contest relocations that would impair the value of their collateral.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can any easement be relocated under this new law?
No. Public-utility s, conservation easements, and s cannot be relocated using this act, nor can easements where the proposed location would encroach on conservation areas.
Who pays for the expenses when an easement is relocated?
The owner seeking the relocation is responsible for all reasonable expenses, including construction, government permits, title work, expert reviews, and increased maintenance costs.
Can a property contract or deed prohibit me from using this law?
No. The right of a owner to relocate an under this act cannot be waived, excluded, or restricted by agreement, even if the original instrument states that relocation is prohibited.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

23 actions
  1. May 15, 2025House
    Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
  2. May 8, 2025House
    Sent to Governor
  3. May 8, 2025Senate
    Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
  4. May 8, 2025House
    Enrolled, signed, to Senate
  5. May 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for enrollment
  6. May 7, 2025Senate
    Engrossed measure signed, returned to House
Show 17 earlier actions
  1. May 7, 2025SenateFloor
    Measure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
  2. May 7, 2025Senate
    General Order, Considered
  3. Apr 10, 2025Senate
    Placed on General Order
  4. Apr 8, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
  5. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Judiciary
  6. Mar 12, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  7. Mar 12, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  8. Mar 11, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  9. Mar 11, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 89 Nays: 0
  10. Mar 11, 2025House
    General Order
  11. Mar 4, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Standridge (principal Senate author)
  12. Mar 4, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
  13. Feb 6, 2025HouseFloor
    Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
  14. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Civil Judiciary
  15. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
  16. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Wilk
  17. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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policy shift90% confidence

Adoption of Uniform Easement Relocation Framework

Oklahoma joins states adopting uniform standards to resolve rigid easement placement disputes through judicial oversight rather than strict adherence to historical instrument locks.

OklahomaWilkStandridge

Connected Entities

Standridge, Oklahoma, Wilk
PersonStandridge“Senate sponsor of HB 1060”Map →
locationOklahoma“Jurisdiction enacting the legislation”Map →
PersonWilk“House sponsor of HB 1060”Map →

Sources

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www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy25
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