SB1439

Oklahoma SB1439 prohibits civil liability actions related to fossil fuels, effective November 1, 2026.

Oklahoma SB1439, known as the Energy Security and Independence Act, prohibits civil liability actions against those who lawfully produce, manufacture, and sell fossil fuels. This includes actions related to climate change, the alleged effects of climate change, or greenhouse emissions. The act defines "covered civil liability action" as any legal or equitable relief arising from the production, manufacture, transportation, marketing, sale, or use of fossil fuels. Pending actions must be dismissed, and no new actions can be brought. The act takes effect on November 1, 2026.