Bill No. 1060, titled the "Oklahoma Uniform Easement Relocation Act of 2025," establishes a legal framework for property owners in Oklahoma to relocate easements under specific conditions. The bill defines key terms related to easements, such as "appurtenant easement," "conservation easement," and "easement holder," and outlines the circumstances under which a property owner may relocate an easement. It applies to easements established by express grant or reservation but excludes public-utility easements, conservation easements, and negative easements from relocation. Property owners must initiate a civil action to commence the relocation process, adhering to detailed petition requirements, including notifying relevant parties and meeting specific conditions for court approval.
The bill also delineates the responsibilities of the servient estate owner during the relocation process, mandating that they cover reasonable relocation expenses and act in good faith with other involved parties. It ensures that the right to relocate an easement cannot be waived or restricted by any agreement, thereby protecting property owners' rights regardless of existing easement terms. The act aims to align Oklahoma's laws with those of other states and applies to easements created before, on, or after its effective date of November 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill introduces new sections to the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically Section 1513 and Section 1514, which clarify its relationship with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and confirm its applicability to easements created at any time relative to its effective date. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.