A measure modifying the eviction time has passed both legislative chambers and is now on the governor's desk.

Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, carried Senate Bill 128, which adds five days to the amount of time between the summons delivery date and eviction hearing date. The bill also requires a summons to be served at least seven days, instead of three days, before the trial date.

If SB128 is signed into law, the combined changes would provide tenants with more notice and time to resolve their debts during the eviction process. Pae said legislation has passed in Kansas and Missouri with similar timeframes.

"By giving tenants a few more days of notice, we’re creating a more balanced process that can help prevent families from falling through the cracks," Pae said. "I appreciate Senator Kirt’s leadership on this issue, and I’m proud to support this commonsense reform."

SB128 was proposed by Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City.

"The majority of people facing eviction have children in the home," Kirt said. "This is reasonable legislation that takes into account both the property rights of landlords and the importance of Oklahoma families to have stable housing. I want to thank Representative Pae for his hard work on SB 128, and the House members who supported this measure as well."

Having passed both chambers of the Legislature, SB128 now moves to the governor's desk for consideration.