HB3697

Civil procedure; defenses and objections; pleading or motion; defendant; answer; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Oklahoma HB3697 modifies civil procedure rules, including time frames for serving answers and motions, and outlines defenses and objections.

Oklahoma HB3697 amends civil procedure rules, specifically Section 2012 of Title 12. It modifies the time within which a defendant must serve an answer, extending it from twenty to thirty days. The bill also details when and how defenses and objections should be presented, either by pleading or motion. It includes provisions for motions to strike, consolidation of defenses, and the handling of preliminary hearings. The act specifies that certain defenses, such as lack of jurisdiction or improper venue, must be raised before trial.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–0 · Mar 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

10:30 AM

House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing

Feb 5

9:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Mar 25

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 25

Senate

First Reading