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HB 1053OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Oklahoma House Bill 1053 Enacts the Retirement Reform Act of 2025 Effective November 1, 2025

Original title: Retirement; Retirement Reform Act of 2025; effective date.

Last action · February 4, 2025: Second Reading referred to Rules

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 1053 enacts the Retirement Reform Act of 2025 as a non-codified law with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Establishes a legislative vehicle titled the Retirement Reform Act of 2025 without altering retirement benefit formulas, contribution rates, or eligibility rules upon introduction.

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Oklahoma State Legislature

Lawmakers are considering a procedural shell bill titled the Retirement Reform Act of 2025.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official title of the act created by House Bill 1053?

The act is known as the "Retirement Reform Act of 2025".

When does the bill become effective?

The act becomes effective on November 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Second Reading referred to Rules
Feb 3, 2025House
Authored by Representative Kelley
Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

OPLAAA, Kelley, Tulsa and 4 more

OrganizationOPLAAA“Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System Actuarial Analysis Act or related le”Map →

PersonKelley“Representative who introduced House Bill 1053”Map →

locationTulsa“City where the consulting actuary is located”Map →

OrganizationTHOMAS E. CUMMINS CONSULTING ACTUARY, INC.“Actuarial firm located in Tulsa, Oklahoma”Map →

PersonThomas E. Cummins“Consulting actuary who reviewed RBH No. 10626”Map →

OrganizationAmerican Academy of Actuaries“Professional organization of actuaries”Map →

locationOklahoma“State where the legislation is introduced”Map →

Sources

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www.oklegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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