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 20, 2026
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Duel Bill Would Protect Parent Rights in Affirming Biological Reality

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Collin Duel, R-Guthrie, this week passed a bill in committee that would safeguard a parent's fundamental right to raise and refer to their child according to the child's biological sex. Duel characterized House Bill 3502 as a parental rights and child protection measure that would ensure no parent or prospective adoptive parent can be labeled abusive, neglectful or disqualified from fostering or adoption simply for raising or referring to a child consistent with the child's biological sex. "We have seen parents in other states penalized for affirming basic biological reality and refusing to submit to radical gender ideology," Duel said. "This legislation makes clear that Oklahoma will defend parental authority, uphold biological truth and maintain common-sense standards while helping more children find stable, loving homes." Duel faced questions in committee about whether this has been an issue in Oklahoma, which traditionally respects parental rights. He also was asked if there had been an instance where a family had been denied the right to foster a child because of this matter. Duel said while he's unaware of this being litigated in Oklahoma, responsible governance means acting before outside policies and activist pressure threaten Oklahoma families. "We can look to what has happened in other states and ensure Oklahoma does not repeat those mistakes," he said. "We have a large number of children in need of loving homes, and we should not disqualify parents for holding to biological truth and exercising their right to raise children according to their convictions." Duel said the bill reinforces Oklahoma's longstanding commitment to parental rights, limited government and policies rooted in ideological reality.  HB3502 passed on a vote of 4-1 in the House Children, Youth and Family Services Committee. It is now referred to the Health and Human Services Oversight Committee. 

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.

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.