Oklahoma
Open Meeting Act
Formally: Oklahoma Open Meeting Act
Okla. Stat. tit. 25, §§ 301–314
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post agenda at least 24 hours before regular meetings (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays); 48 hours for special meetings; file schedule with Secretary of State by December 15 annually
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
Oklahoma Open Meeting Act (25 O.S. § 301 et seq.) does not mandate public comment. Bodies set their own participation policies.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under 25 O.S. § 307.1; videoconference meetings permitted but a physical quorum must be present at the noticed location (exceptions for virtual charter schools and Statewide Independent Living Council). Audio-only teleconference does not comply. All videoconference votes by roll call.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all proposals/resolutions/votes (25 O.S. § 312)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.