ENGR. S. B. NO. 565 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
ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 565 By: Hamilton of the Senate
and
Smith of the House
An Act relating to civil procedure; amending 12 O.S.
2021, Section 131, which relates to venue;
establishing proper venue for certain actions; and
declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 12 O.S. 2021, Section 131, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 131. Except as provided in Section 132 of this title or
Section 163 of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes:
1. Actions for the following causes shall be brought in the
county in which the subject of the action is situated :
a. for the recovery of real property, or of any estate,
or interest therein, or the determination in any form
of any such right or interest,
b. for the partition of real property,
c. for the sale of real property under a mortgage, lien,
or other encumbrance or charge, and
ENGR. S. B. NO. 565 Page 2 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
d. to quiet title, to establish a trust in, remove a
cloud on, set aside a conveyance of, or t o enforce or
set aside an agreement to convey real property; and
2. For all damages to land, crops, or improvements thereon,
actions shall be brought in the county where the damage occurs ; and
3. For disputes related to repairs or improvements made on re al
property or fixtures attached to real property, actions shall be
brought in the county where the real property is located .
SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergenc y is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Passed the Senate the 1 4th day of March, 2024.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representati ves the ____ day of __________,
2024.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives