HB3594

Oklahoma HB3594 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to modify the definition of occurrence, set liability limits for wrongful criminal felony.

Oklahoma HB3594 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act by clarifying the definition of "occurrence" and setting liability limits for wrongful criminal felony convictions. It specifies that the total liability of the state and its political subdivisions for claims arising from wrongful criminal felony convictions resulting in imprisonment is capped at $50,000 multiplied by the number of years served. The bill also requires courts to award reasonable costs and expenses to plaintiffs in certain property damage proceedings.