Gov. Stitt signs Mason Treat Act into law

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 2035 into law, which changes state car tag laws in an effort to minimize traffic stops on the side of the road that could put Oklahoma drivers in harms way.

The bill has been called the Mason Treat Act, named after Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat’s son who was critically injured in a high-speed wreck during a traffic stop in January.

Provisions for SB 2035 include:

• Provide a method for dealers to electronically enter required purchaser information for each vehicle purchase and submit information to Service Oklahoma every 24 hours.

• Dealers and sellers must also complete the pre-registration of the vehicle by submitting documentation to Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator identifying the vehicle within two-days of the purchase.

• Individuals purchasing a motor vehicle in a private sale can also print a temporary tag to place on their vehicle after proper documentation is submitted to Service Oklahoma in the instance of the seller keeping a custom tag.

• Tribal tags will not be impacted by the law change.

“I’m happy to sign the Mason Treat Act to keep drivers and law enforcement safe on the road. Paperwork shouldn’t be the reason drivers and law enforcement are put in harm’s way,” said Stitt after signing the bill. “I’m glad Mason is recovering well and hopefully this law will prevent future tragedies like this.”

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Pro Tem Treat released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, applauding Stitt for signing the bill.

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