Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed a slate of legislation for the 2026 legislative session to strengthen protections for Oklahomans, underscoring his commitment to defending Oklahoma values and constitutional rights, and protecting the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

Hamilton has introduced bills to prohibit foreign ownership of land and data centers in the state, protecting Oklahomans from foreign influence and upholding national security.

Senate Bill 1672 builds on existing provisions in state law to prohibit foreign acquisition of land in Oklahoma. Further, the bill removes a current provision that permitted exemptions and ensures the law applies uniformly to all foreign ownership.

Senate Bill 1706 provides that data centers in Oklahoma may not be directly or indirectly rented, leased, or controlled by a foreign owner.

“Under no circumstances can we permit non-citizens to gain access to our lands, resources, or personal data,” Hamilton said. “These pieces of legislation bolster our state laws, protect our citizens, and provide additional safeguards against those who seek to harm our nation or infiltrate our communities.”