HB4176

Civil procedure; statute of limitations for medical malpractice; extending to three years; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Extends the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Oklahoma to three years.

Oklahoma HB4176 amends the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims, extending it from two years to three years. This change applies to causes of action arising on or after November 1, 2026. The bill also includes provisions for extending the period if the plaintiff was a minor or incompetent at the time the cause of action arose.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

9:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

Feb 5

10:30 AM

House Civil Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 11

House

Withdrawn from Civil Judiciary Committee

Feb 11

House

Withdrawn from Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

Feb 11

House

Referred to Rules