HB2138

Civil procedure; defense and objections default judgements; communication; hearing for damages; postjudgment; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

Oklahoma HB2138 establishes the Oklahoma Default Judgment Policy Act of 2025, effective November 1, 2025.

Oklahoma HB2138 enacts the Oklahoma Default Judgment Policy Act of 2025, which sets forth rules for civil procedure regarding default judgments. This act, effective November 1, 2025, outlines procedures for defense and objections to default judgments, communication requirements, and hearings for damages post-judgment. It does not include codification in the Oklahoma Statutes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 8–0 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

RRRDDRRR

0 Nay

History

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

Apr 1, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary