Representative Chris Sneed

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District 14

Hi, I'm Chris Sneed and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 14th District.


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May 5, 2026
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House Advances Measure Addressing Environmental Contamination Emergencies

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, secured House passage of Senate Bill 1319 , a measure aimed at helping homeowners respond to serious environmental contamination affecting their property.  SB1319 creates a process through the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to address environmental emergencies, including contamination from substances such as oil or brine. The measure allows affected homeowners to apply for assistance to stop the source of contamination, clean up impacted areas, and in some cases, receive fair market value for their property.  The bill also establishes the Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund to support cleanup efforts and ensure resources are available to respond quickly when these situations arise.  "This gives homeowners a path forward when something goes wrong that’s completely out of their control," Sneed said. "When contamination hits your property, you shouldn’t be stuck waiting and wondering what happens next. This sets up a clear process to respond, fix the problem and help people move forward."  Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, is the Senate author of the bill.   "This legislation ensures no homeowner is left without support when contamination threatens their property. I’m proud to see this bill once again advancing to offer needed protections and assistance to Oklahomans," Frix said. SB1319 passed the House floor and now returns to the Senate to review and approve House amendments before heading to the governor’s desk.

Mar 30, 2026
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Widow Protection Measure Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 3802, authored by Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, to protect surviving spouses from auto insurance rate increases following the loss of a spouse. House Bill 3802 prohibits insurers from raising motor vehicle liability premiums solely because a deceased spouse is removed from a policy. It also would clarify a change cannot be treated as material change in risk when determining rates.  "Losing a spouse is one of life's deepest heartbreaks. In those moments of grief, families should be met with compassions, not added burdens," said Sneed. "This bill would ensure that insurance companies treat everyone fairly, by honoring their policy and not raising rates simply because they've lost their spouse. It's a small step toward offering stability and dignity during a time when it's needed most."  Insurers may still adjust premiums for legitimate, actuarially supported reasons, but not solely due to the removal of a deceased spouse. Any increase made in violation would be considered void and must be refunded.  Rep. Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, worked closely with Sneed on this bill.  "As a personal lines agent, I’ve sat across the table from widows having to navigate heartbreaking loss," Adams said. "To then see their insurance rates go up, when the risk has actually gone down, just feels wrong. This bill corrects that and restores fairness to the system."  HB3802 passed the House with a 95-0 vote and now moves to the Senate for further consideration, where Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, is the Senate author.

Feb 20, 2026
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Sneed Advances Four Insurance Bills in Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, advanced four insurance bills this week through the House Insurance Committee, which he chairs.  Three of the bills lay the foundation for broader updates to Oklahoma’s insurance and regulatory framework.  House Bills 3796 and 3818 would serve as comprehensive legislative vehicles to organize and modernize insurance statutes during the 2026 session. The bills would provide a structured framework allowing lawmakers to consolidate reforms, improve statutory clarity and ensure Oklahoma law keeps pace with industry standards and consumer needs. House Bill 3794 would serve as an umbrella measure for regulatory updates affecting licensed professions and occupations, helping streamline statutory changes and provide consistency across regulatory language.  House Bill 3802 would focus on directly on consumer protection. The bill would prohibit insurers from increasing a motor vehicle liability premium solely because a deceased spouse is removed from a policy. It clarifies that removing a deceased spouse cannot be treated as a material change in risk for underwriting or rate calculations. Insurers would still be allowed to adjust premiums at renewal based on documented changes such as driving record, claims history, mileage, garaging location or other actuarially supported risk factors.  "Our responsibility is to ensure the rules are clear and the protections are meaningful," Sneed said. "These bills improve structure, reinforce consumer safeguards and create a more dependable regulatory environment for families and businesses."  In addition to advancing Sneed's legislation, the House Insurance Committee has approved measures this session aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and stability in Oklahoma’s insurance market.  Sneed said he is proud of the committee’s work so far. "We are committed to getting the details right," he said. "Insurance affects people during some of the most important and difficult moments in their lives. When families file a claim or businesses rely on coverage, they deserve a system that is fair, transparent and dependable. That is the kind of work this committee is focused on."  All four bills passed the House Insurance Committee and are now eligible for consideration in the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee.