HB3974

Government Tort Claims Act; housing of inmates; counties; cities; emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/26/26

Oklahoma HB3974 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to limit actions against cities, towns, or counties for housing federal or out-of-state.

Oklahoma HB3974 amends the Governmental Tort Claims Act to limit actions against cities, towns, or counties for housing federal or out-of-state inmates. The act specifies that immunity applies to entities housing inmates in facilities owned or operated by private prison contractors. This immunity extends to any city, town, or county that is the sole beneficiary of a public trust. The changes take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 6–2 · Mar 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

Calendar

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 21

Senate

Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary