The Oklahoma Uniform Easement Relocation Act of 2025 establishes a legal framework for property owners to relocate easements under specific conditions. It defines key terms related to easements and outlines exclusions for certain types, such as public-utility and conservation easements. The bill grants property owners the right to initiate civil actions for relocation, detailing requirements like serving notice to relevant parties and submitting a petition that specifies the intent and details of the proposed relocation. It mandates that relocations must not materially impair the utility or safety of the easement and requires the servient estate owner to cover reasonable expenses associated with the process.
Additionally, the act emphasizes the necessity for good faith cooperation among all parties and asserts that the right to relocate an easement cannot be waived or restricted by any agreement. The bill introduces new sections to the Oklahoma Statutes, specifically Sections 1512, 1513, and 1514 of Title 60, which promote uniformity with similar laws in other states and clarify the act's relationship with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. The act will apply to easements created at any time relative to its effective date and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.