Oklahoma’s housing crisis is getting attention at the Capitol—some good, some bad. A few bills could help renters stay housed, but others would make life even harder for unhoused Oklahomans. Here’s what’s happening 🧵 ⬇️
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(🧵 2/4) ✅ Some lawmakers are working to help renters stay housed:
📜 HB 1129 would increase eviction filing fees to slow down unfair evictions.
📜 SB 128 would give tenants more time to respond in court.
📜 SB 275 would create a workforce housing commission to develop long-term solutions.
(🧵 3/4) 🚨 But others are making it harder for people to find shelter:
📜 SB 484 would make it nearly impossible to build homeless shelters in most cities.
📜 HB 1764 would punish unhoused Oklahomans for sleeping on public land instead of addressing the root issue—lack of affordable housing.
(🧵 4/4) 📢 Lawmakers need to focus on real solutions. Let’s invest in policies that keep Oklahomans housed, not punish them for struggling. Read the full update below. #okleg #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #HousingForAll #OklahomaHousing
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📜 HB 1129 would increase eviction filing fees to slow down unfair evictions.
📜 SB 128 would give tenants more time to respond in court.
📜 SB 275 would create a workforce housing commission to develop long-term solutions.
📜 SB 484 would make it nearly impossible to build homeless shelters in most cities.
📜 HB 1764 would punish unhoused Oklahomans for sleeping on public land instead of addressing the root issue—lack of affordable housing.