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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