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Bill to Safeguard Oklahomans' Sovereignty Passes

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Thursday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, presented Senate Bill 426 on the Senate floor on behalf of its author, Senator George Burns, R-Pollard. The bill to safeguard the liberties and rights of Oklahomans successfully passed through the Senate.

SB 426 prohibits the state from enforcing any mandates or recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), or the World Economic Forum (WEF). Specifically, it ensures that Oklahoma will not compel its residents to adhere to directives related to masks, vaccines, medical testing, or the gathering of public or private information.

“Senate Bill 426 is about protecting the sovereignty of Oklahoma and the freedoms of its citizens,” Bergstrom said. “By preventing the enforcement of external mandates from international organizations, we are affirming our commitment to the rights and liberties of Oklahomans. I was honored to present this important legislation on behalf of Senator Burns, and I am proud that it has passed through the Senate.”

SB 426 now moves to the House for further consideration.

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For more information, contact: Sen. Micheal Bergstrom at 405-521-5561 or email Micheal.Bergstrom@oksenate.gov