SB1065

Damages; increasing maximum limitation on compensation for noneconomic loss. Effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/25/25

Oklahoma SB1065 increases the maximum compensation for noneconomic loss in civil actions from $350,000 to $500,000.

Oklahoma SB1065 amends the state's civil action laws to increase the maximum compensation for noneconomic loss from $350,000 to $500,000. This change applies to civil actions filed on or after November 1, 2025. The bill also clarifies that juries should not be informed of the noneconomic damages limit during trials. Economic damages, which include lost wages and medical costs, remain uncapped. The bill updates statutory references and specifies its effective date as November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–8 · Mar 25, 2025
Current
Civil Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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History

Apr 1, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Engrossed to House