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Oklahoma's New Camp Safety Law: What Your Community Needs to Know

House Bill 1675 requires Oklahoma youth camps, outdoor programs, and recreational campgrounds to put a hazard assessment and emergency action plan in place. If your municipality runs a summer camp, day camp, or campground program, this law applies to you.

Nov 1, 2026 Law takes effect

Jan 1, 2027 Plans due

Every 3 yrs Required review

Resources

Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management Camp Safety Resource Hub Fact sheet, compliance checklist, and full bill text American Camp Association Oklahoma State Regulations Licensing, background checks, and other camp-operator requirements Oklahoma House of Representatives Camp Safety Bill Signed Into Law Legislative announcement with background on HB 1675 Oklahoma Legislature Read HB 1675 (PDF) Full enrolled text of the bill

Not sure how HB 1675 affects your community's camp or recreation program? Your OMAG risk management team can help you get ready.

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