The proposed bill, titled the Local Telecommunications Control and Siting Act of 2026, aims to preserve local authority over the regulation, siting, and installation of wireless telecommunications towers in Oklahoma. It establishes that municipalities and counties will retain jurisdiction over the zoning, permitting, and construction of telecommunications towers, ensuring that local governments can set their own zoning districts, design standards, height restrictions, and setback requirements. The bill explicitly prohibits any state agency from adopting rules that would preempt local control, except where federal law mandates otherwise.

Additionally, the bill outlines definitions for key terms such as "applicant" and "telecommunications tower," and mandates that local governments review applications in accordance with the procedural obligations set by the Federal Communications Commission. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, and includes provisions for noncodification and codification within the Oklahoma Statutes.