The Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025 establishes a framework for municipalities in Oklahoma to enforce liens against properties for violations of housing and building codes, with specific provisions for judicial in rem foreclosures. The Act applies to all municipalities, but explicitly excludes owner-occupied properties from its enforcement mechanisms. Municipalities are authorized to initiate enforcement proceedings for municipal code liens, which can be levied for nonpayment of fines, penalties, and abatement costs, provided the total outstanding amount reaches or exceeds $1,500. The Act also outlines the requirements for filing petitions for judicial in rem foreclosure, including notice requirements to interested parties and the public.

Key provisions of the Act include the definition of terms such as "municipal code lien," "owner-occupied," and "interested party," as well as the establishment of a process for municipalities to follow when seeking to foreclose on properties with outstanding municipal code liens. The Act mandates that municipalities utilize judicial in rem proceedings as the sole remedy for enforcing these liens, ensuring that personal liability actions against property owners are not pursued. The Act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.