HB3648

Oklahoma HB3648 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act by modifying definitions and clarifying entities covered under the act.

Oklahoma HB3648 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act by modifying definitions and clarifying entities covered under the act. The bill specifies that certain entities, such as fire protection districts, benevolent or charitable volunteer fire departments, and emergency services providers, are included for tort claims purposes. It also defines terms like "claimant," "agency," and "occurrence" to ensure clarity in legal proceedings. The changes aim to provide a more precise framework for handling tort claims against governmental entities and their agents.