The House passed HB2927, by Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, that grants people the right to grow personal gardens regardless of where they live or any potential future government action that might seek to restrict such freedom.

It prohibits local governments from regulating gardens on residential properties. The measure does not preclude local governments from regulating water use, fertilizer use or invasive species.

“The right to grow food for yourself or your family regardless of where you live is a primal right that goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden, and it should not be prohibited by esthetics, discrimination or governments,” West said.

West said while no city in Oklahoma prevents the right to grow a family garden, he is especially concerned about federal overreach in this area with the rise in concerning executive orders from the Biden Administration.