Representative Collin Duel

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District 31

Hi, I'm Collin Duel and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 31st District.

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Assistant Majority Floor Leader

60th Legislature

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Feb 12, 2026
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Duel Seeks to Make OK Pro-Business, More Competitive

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, on Tuesday won committee passage of a bill he says will make the state pro-business and more competitive. House Bill 3498 is a modernization of the Oklahoma General Corporation Act and state LLC statutes. "This is a pro-business bill that would invite new investment in Oklahoma and ensure the businesses that are here remain," Duel said. "It would update numerous outdated provisions to better reflect how corporations actually act in today's economy." Duel acknowledged announcements in the past week of two major Oklahoma employers moving operations to Houston. While this bill might not have changed the outcome, he said, it would have improved the chances of keeping those businesses in Oklahoma. "A number of our corporation and business laws have not been updated in years," he said. "This would help us modernize our corporate structure so Oklahoma can compete with other states." Duel said a number of companies incorporate in Delaware, for instance, because that state has laws similar to what is included in his bill. "This would give financial certainty that our laws will encourage investment," he said. The bill passed the House Business Committee on a vote of 7-1. It now is eligible for consideration in the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Oversight.

Feb 12, 2026
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Duel Bill Would Protect OK from Straw Land Purchases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill in committee that would criminalize a straw purchase of property on behalf of a foreign national. House Bill 3495 would make it unlawful to knowingly and willfully purchase or attempt to obtain any property on behalf of a foreign national. Punishment would be a felony not to exceed two years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000 or both. The measure defines "straw person or party" as a third party who is put up in name only to take part in a transaction. "This law will help stop organized crime and cartel activity that has allowed a free-flow of human, drug and sex trafficking in and through Oklahoma," Duel said. "We must secure ourselves from hostile foreign interests that do not have our best interests, or even our survival, at heart." Duel pointed to the number of drug busts conducted on illegal marijuana grows in the state - and the consequent number of people arrested that were in the country illegally – as evidence of the problem of straw purchase. He also notes that Interstates 35 and 40, which crisscross the state and the nation, have long served as major corridors for human and drug smuggling. Shutting down the straw purchase loophole, will help stop the amount of illegal activity along these highways and throughout the state. "In talking with law enforcement from across Oklahoma, it's evident this has become a growing problem," Duel said. "We must have the ability to prosecute and punish those who would seek to hide behind gaps in the law." The bill passed the Criminal Judiciary Committee on a vote of 5-0. It now is eligible for consideration in the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight.

May 1, 2025
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Duel Praises Passage of Biotechnology Protection Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House aimed at protecting Oklahoma's bioscience and research assets from being exploited by hostile foreign governments. Senate Bill 552 now moves to the governor for his consideration of signing it into law. "Foreign adversaries have made clear their intent to exploit sensitive biological data," Duel said. "We cannot allow Oklahoma’s institutions to be vulnerable to such risks. Oklahoma must remain vigilant in protecting our state’s security and ensuring that taxpayer dollars do not support entities that pose a risk to our nation." Duel, a combat veteran and former Army Ranger, has fought for similar protections of state assets in other areas of law. He said if the U.S. government designates a biotechnology company to be one of concern due to its close association with hostile foreign governments, any Oklahoma state agency that receives federal or state funds would be prohibited from using the company's equipment or services. The agency also would not be allowed to use a company that contracts with such an entity. Sen. Kelly Hines, R-Oklahoma City, is the Senate author of the measure. Hines is a retired U.S. Army Colonel. “Senate Bill 552 strengthens national security by safeguarding our bioscience and research assets from hostile foreign governments,” Hines said. “By ensuring state agencies don’t contract with companies designated as biotechnology companies of concern, we are protecting the integrity of our state’s innovation and securing the future of Oklahoma’s research sector.” Both lawmakers said Oklahoma has many world-class foreign researchers, and the bill is not intended to risk those relationships. They also acknowledged viable work with companies from around the globe. They said the bill targets a narrow category of foreign-government affiliated companies that are set on unlocking world-changing technologies with ill intent. The U.S. Senate is poised to consider similar legislation. While SB522 is meant to mirror the federal legislation, it establishes state-level protections regardless of whether the congressional bill passes.